Itoigawa weather in January (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

Looking to travel to Itoigawa in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Itoigawa typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 4°C, while night temperatures can drop to -1°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Itoigawa in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 309 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest snow/rainfall, with frequent intense snow/rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Typically around 28 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 67 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Itoigawa. May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Itoigawa climate page with graphs.

 

Itoigawa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 95%  

Precipitation 309 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

Sunshine 67 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Itoigawa in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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