Kamikawa weather in January (Hokkaido, Japan)

Is Kamikawa a good destination in January, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Kamikawa includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January marks the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -14°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Kamikawa in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 27 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 62 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Kamikawa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 91%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 27 days  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nayoro, Japan (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in January

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Kamikawa should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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