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Shika Weather in January

With daytime temperatures of 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows of 3°C (37°F), January in Shika brings low temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that January is part of the rainy season, with frequent and often heavy rainfall.

Rainfall in Shika in January

Shika is in the rainy season in January, with rain on around 29 days and an average of 201 mm (7.9 in). Despite being the rainy season, individual showers tend to be relatively light. A light waterproof or umbrella is usually enough.

Temperature in Shika in January

In January, Shika gets low temperatures, with highs of 8°C (46°F). Nights cool to around 3°C (37°F). January is part of winter. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. With lows around 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep. It is the coldest month of the year, so be sure to pack proper winter clothing for the conditions.Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Sunshine in Shika in January

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 43 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

January in Shika has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Shika Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 98%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 201 mm (7.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 29 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 43 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 13% *  
* Data from: Wajima, Japan (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Best Places in Japan in January

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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 (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 Shika in January

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Shika 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. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Shika in January

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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