Myoko weather in January (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

Looking to travel to Myoko in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Myoko generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Myoko in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 232 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 26 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 128 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Myoko. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, July, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Myoko, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 87%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 232 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 26 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 128 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Nagano, Japan (27 KM, 16 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.

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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 Myoko 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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