Wakkanai weather in January (Hokkaido, Japan)

How does the January weather in Wakkanai compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During January, Wakkanai usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -7°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Wakkanai in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 29 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 44 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Wakkanai. July, 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 Wakkanai climate page with graphs.

 

Wakkanai, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 98%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Sunshine 44 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kutsugata, Japan (48 KM, 30 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?

Visitors traveling to Wakkanai should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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