Shinano weather in January (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

Planning a trip to Shinano in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Shinano typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -5°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Shinano in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 25 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 128 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shinano. May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, July, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shinano, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 83%  

Precipitation 203 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 128 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nagano, Japan (18 KM, 11 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 Shinano 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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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