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Tokamachi Weather in January

January in Tokamachi brings low temperatures around 3°C (37°F) during the day, dropping to -4°C (25°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy snow/rainfall is common.

Rainfall in Tokamachi in January

Tokamachi is in the rainy season in January, with rain on around 25 days and an average of 235 mm (9.3 in). With rain on many days and solid totals, showers are frequent and often moderately heavy. Waterproof gear is a sensible idea.

Temperature in Tokamachi in January

Expect highs of 3°C (37°F) in Tokamachi in January, with nights dropping to around -4°C (25°F). Winter occurs in January. Time outdoors is usually more comfortable with proper winter clothing and protection from wind. Nights are well below freezing at -4°C (25°F). An extra blanket is a good idea if you feel the cold, especially in older or less well-heated accommodation. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Sunshine in Tokamachi in January

The city usually sees around 49 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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Tokamachi Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C (25°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 82%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 235 mm (9.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 25 days  
SunshineSunshine 49 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Nagaoka, Japan (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Best Places in Japan in January

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Tokamachi in January

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Tokamachi in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Tokamachi in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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