Saku weather in January (Nagano, Japan)

Is Saku a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Saku usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 4°C, cooling off to about -6°C at night. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Saku in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 128 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saku. May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saku climate page with graphs.

 

Saku, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 128 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nagano, Japan (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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