Hokkaido - Japan weather in January 2026
January
Hokkaido - Japan weather in January 2026
January
Day
-1 °C
Night
-7 °C
Sea
7 °C
Precipitation
116 mm
in month
Rainy days
23 days
in month
Daylight
9 hours
average
Sunshine
2 hours
average
Humidity
75 %
Day
-1 °C
Night
-7 °C
Sea
7 °C
Precipitation
116 mm
in month
Rainy days
23 days
in month
Daylight
9 hours
average
Sunshine
2 hours
average
Humidity
75 %
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In Hokkaido in January, the average air temperature ranges from -1 °C (31 °F) during the day to -7 °C (19 °F) at night. There are 23 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 116 mm (4.57 in).
Is January a good month to visit Hokkaido?
In January there are not good conditions to visit Hokkaido. Since Hokkaido is a region with winter sports possibilities, then January can be suitable to visit for this purpose. A relatively low temperature of -1 °C (31 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of -7 °C (19 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two. January is the wet season month in Hokkaido, which means that there may be more frequent rains during your stay.
What is the rainfall intensity in Hokkaido in January?
There is precipitation of 116 mm (4.57 in) in January in Hokkaido, which means 4 mm (0.15 in) rainfall per day on average.
What is the temperature in Hokkaido during the day in January?
In Hokkaido in January, the average daily temperatures will be -1 °C (31 °F). Don't forget to pack a warm jacket, gloves and several layers of clothing. It can be really cold with all the usual phenomena like freeze, snow, icy wind.
What is the average number of rainy days in Hokkaido in January?
In Hokkaido in January, we can expect 23 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 5.3 days of the week, or in general - 75 % days.
Is it freezing in Hokkaido in January?
It is possible that it will be freezing in Hokkaido in January, night temperatures will be -7 °C (19 °F) on average.
What is the air temperature in January in Hokkaido at night?
The average night temperature in Hokkaido in January is -7 °C (19 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.
Is Hokkaido rainier in January than in February?
Yes, in Hokkaido in January it rains more than in February.
Is there a wet season in Hokkaido in January?
Yes, in January in Hokkaido there is a wet season with 23 days, when there is rain in a month.
How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Hokkaido in January?
The length of daylight in Hokkaido in January is 9 hours.
How windy is Hokkaido in January?
In Hokkaido in January, there will be an average wind scale of 4.
How humid is Hokkaido in January?
Humidity in Hokkaido in January is 75 %.
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