Yurihonjo weather in January (Akita, Japan)

How does the weather in Yurihonjo usually fare in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Yurihonjo includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -1°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Yurihonjo in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 30 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 41 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Yurihonjo. June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Yurihonjo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 100%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 30 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 41 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Akita, Japan (37 KM, 23 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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