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Lake Toya Weather in January

Lake Toya in January averages -1°C (30°F) during the day and -8°C (18°F) at night. This is part of the winter season, and quite a bit of snowfall is expected this month.

Rainfall in Lake Toya in January

Historically, January sees about 29 days of snow, with a monthly average of 64 mm (2.5 in). Rain falls on many days this month, but usually in relatively small amounts. A light waterproof is more useful than a heavy umbrella.

Temperature in Lake Toya in January

Temperatures in Lake Toya in January top out at -1°C (30°F) and drop to -8°C (18°F) overnight. During January, you'll experience the winter season. Even daytime conditions remain cold, making layers, a warm coat, and winter accessories a good idea. With overnight lows of -8°C (18°F), temperatures fall below freezing at night. An extra thick blanket can make a real difference if your accommodation runs cold. It is the coldest month of the year, so be sure to pack proper winter clothing for the conditions.Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Sunshine in Lake Toya in January

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 93 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Toya. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Lake Toya Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C (18°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C (30°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 98%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm (2.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 29 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 93 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Sapporo, Japan (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Best Places 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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Lake Toya in January

We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for Lake Toya in January. If you have insulated boots, thermal layers, and a heavy winter coat that can handle snow and freezing temperatures it's smart to bring them. Don't forget gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Sunglasses aren't essential this month, though you might want them for the occasional bright moment.

What To Do in Lake Toya in January

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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