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Sakata Weather in January

During January, Sakata experiences low daytime temperatures of 5°C (41°F) and cooler nights around 0°C (32°F). January sits within the rainy season, and part of the winter season, so expect regular and often heavy snow/rainfall.

Rainfall in Sakata in January

As part of the rainy season, Sakata sees around 30 days of rain in January, with an average of 207 mm (8.1 in). Rain falls frequently this month as part of the rainy season, but tends to be light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Sakata in January

In January, expect low temperatures in Sakata, with highs of 5°C (41°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F) at night. January marks the winter season. Expect a distinctly cold feel throughout the day, not just overnight. With lows of 0°C (32°F), nights are freezing. Packing a spare blanket is worth considering if you're staying somewhere that might not be fully heated. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sakata. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Sakata Temperature in January

Min Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Max Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Chance of Rain
100%
Precipitation
207 mm (8.1 in)
Rainy days
30 days

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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).

What to Wear in Sakata in January

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Sakata in January. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.

What To Do in Sakata in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Cycling
    3/10
  • Walking
    3/10
  • Barbeque
    1/10
  • Camping
    1/10
  • Outdoor sports
    3/10

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