Niseko weather in January (Hokkaido, Japan)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Niseko this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

January in Niseko generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -2°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -9°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Niseko in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 30 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 93 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Niseko, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 100%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 30 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 93 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sapporo, Japan (60 KM, 37 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 Niseko 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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