Hokkaido weather in January
Planning a getaway to Hokkaido this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Hokkaido in January?
Hokkaido is a region in Japan. January in Hokkaido generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During January, winter is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -6°C in Kamikawa to 2°C in Erimo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Erimo and -14°C 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.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Chitose with an average of 51 mm to high snowfall in Rishirifuji with 119 mm. The city Sapporo usually sees around 93 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Hokkaido, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Hokkaido's yearly weather, check out our Hokkaido climate page.
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Average weather in Sapporo
In January Sapporo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Niseko
In January Niseko generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hakodate
In January Hakodate generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Furano
In January Furano generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Obihiro
In January Obihiro generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Hokkaido?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Hokkaido with often poor weather in Sapporo.
On average, the best time to visit Hokkaido is in June with generally perfect weather in Sapporo. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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