Weather in January in Niigata Prefecture
Considering a trip to Niigata Prefecture this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Niigata Prefecture in January?
Niigata Prefecture is a region in Japan. January in Niigata Prefecture generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Yuzawa at 1°C to cold in Sado at 7°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Sado and -7°C in Yuzawa. 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 Niigata Prefecture, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sado with an average of 146 mm to heavy rainfall in Itoigawa with 309 mm.Average sunshine
The city Myoko usually sees around 128 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Niigata Prefecture climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Niigata Prefecture's climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Niigata Prefecture?
Myoko
In January Myoko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Niigata
In January Niigata generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Shinano
In January Shinano 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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Sado
In January Sado generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yuzawa
In January Yuzawa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°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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Is January the best time to visit Niigata Prefecture?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Niigata Prefecture with often poor weather in Myoko.
On average, the best time to visit Niigata Prefecture is in May with generally pleasant weather in Myoko. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, July, November and December tend to be poor.
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