Daisetsuzan National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in January.

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Furano Asahikawa Biei Higashikawa

Planning a journey to Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Daisetsuzan National Park in January

Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan is a region in Japan. January in Daisetsuzan National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -6°C (21°F) in Kamikawa to -3°C (27°F) in Asahikawa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -12°C (10°F) in Asahikawa and -14°C (7°F) in Kamikawa. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Minamifurano with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to high snowfall in Kamikawa with 104 mm (4.1 in).

Explore Daisetsuzan National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Daisetsuzan National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Furano)

January-4°C (25°F) February-3°C (27°F) March2°C (36°F) April9°C (48°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November6°C (43°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Daisetsuzan National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Daisetsuzan National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Daisetsuzan National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan?

Temperature range in Daisetsuzan National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Daisetsuzan National Park (January)

Furano

In January Furano generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
26 days
24 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Furano →

Asahikawa

In January Asahikawa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
62 hours
91 hours
Monthly snowfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
29 days
29 days
26 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Asahikawa →

Biei

In January Biei generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
28 days
25 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Biei →

Higashikawa

In January Higashikawa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
62 hours
91 hours
Monthly snowfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
28 days
26 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Higashikawa →

Kamikawa

In January Kamikawa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
62 hours
91 hours
Monthly snowfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
27 days
25 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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In our records: Japan January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Japan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Japan was -15°C (5°F) in Mount Fuji on January 18, 2004.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Daisetsuzan National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Furano -4°C (25°F) -12°C (10°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Asahikawa -3°C (27°F) -12°C (10°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Biei -4°C (25°F) -12°C (10°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Higashikawa -4°C (25°F) -12°C (10°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Kamikawa -6°C (21°F) -14°C (7°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Minamifurano -4°C (25°F) -13°C (9°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Daisetsuzan National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in January?

In January, Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan generally has less favorable weather conditions. Furano sees daytime temperatures near -4°C (25°F), with nights cooling to roughly -12°C (10°F).

What is the average temperature in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan in January?

Average temperatures in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan during January range from a nighttime low near -12°C (10°F) to a daytime high around -4°C (25°F) in Furano.

Does Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan get a lot of snow in January?

January is on the drier side in Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan. Furano averages only about 88 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan due to the typically less favorable weather in Furano.

On average, the best time to visit Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan is in June with generally excellent weather in Furano. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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