Lake Toya weather in January (Hokkaido, Japan)

What does the weather outlook for Lake Toya look like in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During January, Lake Toya usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -1°C, cooling off to about -8°C at night. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Lake Toya in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 29 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 93 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Toya. June, July and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Toya, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 98%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 93 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Lake Toya 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

Interested in more climate information?

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