Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
Ome Weather in January
In Ome, January brings low daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to -2°C (28°F). Expect quite a bit of snow/rainfall this month.
Rainfall in Ome in January
You can typically expect 8 days of snow/rain this month, averaging around 78 mm (3.1 in). When it rains this month, it tends to come down fairly heavily. Showers can be substantial even if they don't last all day.
Temperature in Ome in January
Daytime highs in Ome in January reach 8°C (46°F), with nights around -2°C (28°F). Experience the winter season in January. The days stay cool from start to finish. Layering up well will make outdoor time much more comfortable. Nights drop below freezing to -2°C (28°F). An extra blanket is worth packing if you're unsure about the heating where you're staying. It is the coldest month of the year, so be sure to pack proper winter clothing for the conditions.Pack accordingly with warm clothes.
Sunshine in Ome in January
There are approximately 202 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days. Despite the cool temperatures, the sunshine makes it an enjoyable time to be outside.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May typically offers the best weather for Ome.
Ome Temperature in January
Min Temperature
-2°C (28°F)
Max Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Chance of Rain
25%
Precipitation
78 mm (3.1 in)
Rainy days
8 days
Sunshine
202 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Saitama, Japan (37 KM, 23 Miles).
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Best Places in Japan in January
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Ome in January
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Ome in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
What To Do in Ome in January
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming4/10 -
Cycling4/10 -
Walking4/10 -
Camping1/10 -
Outdoor sports4/10
Ome 3-Day Forecast
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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