Uonuma weather in January (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Uonuma during January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Uonuma generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 3°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -3°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Uonuma in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 288 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 25 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 49 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Uonuma. May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, July, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Uonuma, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 288 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nagaoka, Japan (25 KM, 16 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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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