Minami Uonuma weather in January (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

What kind of weather does January bring to Minami Uonuma? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

January in Minami Uonuma generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 3°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -4°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Minami Uonuma in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 262 mm for the month. Known for its peak rainfall, this month often has intense showers. It's wise to carry a poncho to protect yourself from the rain. This month experiences about 24 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 49 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Minami Uonuma. May generally stands 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 Minami Uonuma climate page with graphs.

 

Minami Uonuma, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 262 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nagaoka, Japan (31 KM, 19 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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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