Weather in January in Shiga
Thinking about venturing to Shiga this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Shiga in January?
Shiga is a region in Japan. January in Shiga generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 0°C in Otsu. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Shiga. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Koka with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in Takashima with 104 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 124 hours of sunlight expected in Otsu. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Shiga for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Shiga climate page.
Where to go in Shiga in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Shiga?
Otsu
In January Otsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Hikone
In January Hikone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kusatsu
In January Kusatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Nagahama
In January Nagahama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Omihachiman
In January Omihachiman generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°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 Shiga?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Otsu, January may not be the ideal time to visit Shiga.
Generally speaking, May and October provide pleasant weather in Otsu. The weather in January, February and July, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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