Shirakawa weather in January (Fukushima, Japan)

Is Shirakawa a good destination in January, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Shirakawa includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Expect temperatures to climb to 6°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -2°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Shirakawa in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 20 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 176 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 Shirakawa. May, June, August and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shirakawa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 176 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nikko, Japan (69 KM, 43 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

Interested in more climate information?

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