Zao Onsen weather in January (Yamagata, Japan)

What can you expect from the weather in Zao Onsen during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Zao Onsen typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -5°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Zao Onsen in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 29 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 148 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Zao Onsen. May typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zao Onsen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 95%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 148 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Sendai, Japan (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Zao Onsen in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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