Rishiri Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rishiri Island, Japan in January.

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Rishirifuji Kutsugata

Are you planning a trip a to Rishiri Island, Japan in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Rishiri Island in January

Rishiri Island, Japan is a region in Japan. January in Rishiri Island generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) 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.

For specific regional insights in Rishiri Island, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average snowfall of around 119 mm (4.7 in) in Rishirifuji.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Rishirifuji receives about 44 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Rishiri Island by month

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Best Places to Visit in Rishiri Island in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Rishiri Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Rishiri Island

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Rishiri Island, Japan?

Temperature range in Rishiri Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Rishiri Island (January)

Rishirifuji

In January Rishirifuji generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
44 hours
76 hours
Monthly snowfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
28 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rishirifuji →

Kutsugata

In January Kutsugata generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
44 hours
76 hours
Monthly snowfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
27 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kutsugata →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Rishiri Island, in Japan.

In our records: Japan January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Japan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Japan was -15°C (5°F) in Mount Fuji on January 18, 2004.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rishiri Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rishirifuji -1°C (30°F) -4°C (25°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Kutsugata 0°C (32°F) -4°C (25°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)

Rishiri Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rishiri Island, Japan in January?

Expect poor weather across Rishiri Island, Japan in January. The popular destination of Rishirifuji averages -1°C (30°F) by day and -4°C (25°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Rishiri Island, Japan in January?

Daytime temperatures in Rishirifuji peak at roughly -1°C (30°F) in January, dropping to about -4°C (25°F) overnight.

Does Rishiri Island, Japan get a lot of snow in January?

Rishirifuji typically receives notable snowfall in January, about 119 mm (4.7 in) on average across Rishiri Island, Japan.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Rishiri Island, Japan?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Rishiri Island, Japan with often poor weather in Rishirifuji.

On average, the best time to visit Rishiri Island, Japan 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Rishiri Island.

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