Shiojiri weather in January (Nagano, Japan)

How's the weather trend in Shiojiri as January approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Shiojiri includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 2°C. At night, they generally drop to -8°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Shiojiri in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. You can typically expect 19 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 128 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shiojiri. May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shiojiri, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 128 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nagano, Japan (61 KM, 38 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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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