Shari weather in January (Hokkaido, Japan)

Curious about the January weather in Shari? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Shari generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -8°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Shari in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 24 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 109 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shari. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shari, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 109 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

* Data from: Abashiri, Japan (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Shari in January?

Visitors traveling to Shari 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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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