Matsumoto weather in January (Nagano, Japan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Matsumoto during January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Matsumoto includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 2°C. At night, it falls to around -8°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Matsumoto in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 128 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Matsumoto, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 128 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nagano, Japan (50 KM, 31 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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