Sapporo weather in January (Hokkaido, Japan)

How is January weather typically in Sapporo? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Sapporo tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -1°C, cooling off to about -9°C at night. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Sapporo in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 28 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 93 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Sapporo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 92%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 93 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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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?

Visitors traveling to Sapporo should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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