Weather in January in Nagano Prefecture
Are you planning a trip a to Nagano Prefecture in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Nagano Prefecture in January?
Nagano Prefecture is a region in Japan. January in Nagano Prefecture generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Omachi at -1°C to cold in Achi at 4°C. At night it cools down to -6°C in Achi and -9°C in Omachi. 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nagano Prefecture, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Saku with an average of 65 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Otari with 243 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 80 hours of sunshine in Hakuba. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Nagano Prefecture climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Nagano Prefecture's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Nagano Prefecture?
Hakuba
In January Hakuba generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yamanouchi
In January Yamanouchi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Matsumoto
In January Matsumoto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nozawa Onsen
In January Nozawa Onsen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karuizawa
In January Karuizawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°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 Nagano Prefecture?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Nagano Prefecture with often poor weather in Hakuba.
On average, the best time to visit Nagano Prefecture is in with generally poor weather in Hakuba.
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