Minakami weather in January (Gunma, Japan)

Curious about the January weather in Minakami? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Minakami generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 3°C, while nights can cool down to about -5°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Minakami in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

With around 192 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Minakami. May, June and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Minakami, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kōchi, Japan (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Minakami 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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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