Shinhidaka weather in January (Hokkaido, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Shinhidaka in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Shinhidaka usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -0°C. At night, it falls 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

Shinhidaka in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 23 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 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 Shinhidaka. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shinhidaka, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Urakawa, Japan (14 KM, 8 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?

Visitors traveling to Shinhidaka 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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