Iwate weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Iwate in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Iwate in January?
Iwate is a region in Japan. January in Iwate generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Hachimantai at 0°C to cold in Ichinoseki at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Ichinoseki and -9°C in Hachimantai. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Iwate. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Ichinoseki with an average of 66 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Shizukuishi with 99 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Morioka, marking it as the year's driest month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Iwate in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Iwate climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Iwate?
Morioka
In January Morioka generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hachimantai
In January Hachimantai generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hanamaki
In January Hanamaki generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Shizukuishi
In January Shizukuishi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ichinoseki
In January Ichinoseki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Iwate?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Morioka, January may not be the ideal time to visit Iwate.
On average, the best time to visit Iwate is in June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Morioka. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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