Shiretoko National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in January.

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Shari Town Rausu

Planning a journey to Shiretoko National Park, Japan this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Shiretoko National Park in January

Shiretoko National Park, Japan is a region in Japan. January in Shiretoko National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -2°C (28°F) and nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) in Shari Town. In numerous regions in Japan, January is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

To explore the conditions in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Rausu with an average of 99 mm (3.9 in) to high snowfall in Shari Town with 105 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Shari Town gets around 109 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Shiretoko National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shiretoko National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Shari Town)

January-2°C (28°F) February-3°C (27°F) March1°C (34°F) April6°C (43°F) May11°C (52°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November7°C (45°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shiretoko National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Shiretoko National Park.

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 Shiretoko National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Shiretoko National Park, Japan?

Temperature range in Shiretoko National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Shiretoko National Park (January)

Shari Town

In January Shari Town generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
109 hours
139 hours
Monthly snowfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
24 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Shari Town →

Rausu

In January Rausu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
109 hours
139 hours
Monthly snowfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rausu →

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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 Shiretoko National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shari Town -2°C (28°F) -8°C (18°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Rausu -2°C (28°F) -7°C (19°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)

Shiretoko National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in January?

In January, Shiretoko National Park, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Shari Town sees daytime temperatures near -2°C (28°F), with nights cooling to roughly -8°C (18°F).

What is the average temperature in Shiretoko National Park, Japan in January?

In Shari Town, the average daytime high in January is -2°C (28°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -8°C (18°F).

Does Shiretoko National Park, Japan get a lot of snow in January?

Shari Town typically receives notable snowfall in January, about 105 mm (4.1 in) on average across Shiretoko National Park, Japan.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Shiretoko National Park, Japan?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Shiretoko National Park, Japan due to the typically poor weather in Shari Town.

Generally speaking, August provides pleasant weather in Shari Town. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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