Otaru weather in January (Hokkaido, Japan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Otaru during January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Otaru generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January ushers in the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -2°C, cooling down at night to around -8°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Otaru in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 29 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 93 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Otaru. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Otaru, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 98%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 93 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (28 KM, 17 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

Temperatures

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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 Otaru 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

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