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Omachi weather in January (Nagano, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Omachi during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Omachi generally has very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -9°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Omachi in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snowfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see snowfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 80 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Omachi, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 77%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 185 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 80 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Hakuba, Japan (21 KM, 13 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 Omachi in January?

Visitors traveling to Omachi 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 in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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