Shimo-suwa weather in January (Nagano, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Shimo-suwa for January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Shimo-suwa typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 3°C, cooling down at night to around -7°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Shimo-suwa in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 204 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shimo-suwa. May, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shimo-suwa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 57% *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kofu, Japan (64 KM, 40 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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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