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Temperature in Hokkaido in January

Hokkaido is a region in Japan. In January the average maximum daytime temperatures are very low 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. In January, it is winter. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Hokkaido in January?

To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of Hokkaido, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in January in Hokkaido?
    • According to our recent database analysis, Erimo is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 2°C and rarely drops below -3°C during the night.

  • What is the coldest city in January in Hokkaido?
    • In our database, Kamikawa is the chilliest city in January in Hokkaido. Daytime temperatures typically peak at -6°C, while the nighttime lows hover around -14°C.

  • How much sun does Hokkaido get in January?
    • The city Sapporo usually sees around 93 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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