Rishiri Island weather in January
Planning a journey to Rishiri Island this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Rishiri Island in January?
Rishiri Island is a region in Japan. January in Rishiri Island generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -1°C and nighttime temperatures around -4°C in Rishirifuji. 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.
January is a rainy month with an average snowfall of around 119 mm in Rishirifuji. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 44 hours of sunlight in Rishirifuji. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rishiri Island in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rishiri Island climate page.
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Popular destinations in Rishiri Island
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Rishiri Island?
Average weather in Rishirifuji
In January Rishirifuji generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kutsugata
In January Kutsugata generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Rishiri Island?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Rishiri Island with often poor weather in Rishirifuji.
On average, the best time to visit Rishiri Island is in August and September with generally pleasant weather in Rishirifuji. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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