Weather in January in Ishikawa
Planning a getaway to Ishikawa 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 Ishikawa in January?
Ishikawa is a region in Japan. January in Ishikawa generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C and nighttime temperatures around -0°C in Kanazawa. 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.To explore the conditions in Ishikawa in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nanao with an average of 146 mm to heavy rainfall in Kaga with 247 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 64 hours of sunlight in Kanazawa. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Ishikawa climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Ishikawa's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Ishikawa?
Kanazawa
In January Kanazawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nanao
In January Nanao generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Komatsu
In January Komatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hakusan
In January Hakusan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Wajima
In January Wajima generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Ishikawa?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Ishikawa due to the typically poor weather in Kanazawa.
On average, the best time to visit Ishikawa is in May and October with generally pleasant weather in Kanazawa. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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