Shizukuishi weather in January (Iwate, Japan)

Is Shizukuishi a good destination in January, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During January, Shizukuishi usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 1°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -8°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Shizukuishi in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 28 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shizukuishi. June, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November 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 Shizukuishi climate page with graphs.

 

Shizukuishi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 94%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

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

Temperatures

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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.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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