Shika weather in January (Ishikawa, Japan)

Curious about the January weather in Shika? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Shika typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Shika in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 201 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 29 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 43 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shika. June, August and October 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 Shika climate page with graphs.

 

Shika, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 98%  

Precipitation 201 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 43 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 13% *  

* Data from: Wajima, Japan (37 KM, 23 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.

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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 Shika in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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