Weather in January in Saitama
Considering a trip to Saitama 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 Saitama in January?
Saitama is a region in Japan. January in Saitama generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Ogano to 10°C in Kawaguchi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Kawaguchi and -2°C in Ogano. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Fukaya with an average of 60 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Ogano with 76 mm.Average sunshine
The city Chichibu usually sees around 170 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Saitama in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Saitama climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Saitama?
Chichibu
In January Chichibu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kawagoe
In January Kawagoe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kumagaya
In January Kumagaya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fukaya
In January Fukaya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kawaguchi
In January Kawaguchi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Saitama?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Saitama with often poor weather in Chichibu.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and November offering mostly tolerable weather in Chichibu. The weather in January, February, March, June, July, September and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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