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Weather in Shirakawa-go for January 2025

Your guide to Shirakawa-go weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Shirakawa-go is transformed into a snow paradise in January, with more than 20 snowy days on average.
    According to Shirakawa-go snow forecast for January 2025, 10 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Wednesday, 8 January.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the next days in Shirakawa-go predicts temperatures to be around -4 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Shirakawa-go at the beginning of January is -2.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of -0.6 °C by the end of January.

    • More

  • Is January a good time to visit Shirakawa-go? check out the best time to travel to Shirakawa-go page.

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Average dry days
6
Dry days
Average rainy days
3
Rainy days
Average snowy days
22
Snow days
Average temperatures
-1°/-11°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
10 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
89 %
Avg humidity

Shirakawa-go in January average weather

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December
February
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy moderate snow
-4°
2
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-2°
3
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-3°
4
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-5°
5
Mist
1°
6
Light rain shower
-1°
7
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-2°
8
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-6°
9
Heavy snow
-7°
10
Heavy snow
-6°
11
Mist
-6°
12
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-4°
13
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-5°
14
Heavy snow
-4°
15
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-5°
16
Light snow
-6°
17
Light snow
-6°
18
Sunny
-3°
19
Partly cloudy
2°
20
Fog
3°
21
Fog
2°
22
Light rain shower
2°
23
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
24
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-7°
25
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-5°
26
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-6°
27
Patchy light snow
0°
28
Moderate snow
-1°
29
Sunny
3°
30
Sunny
1°
31
Light freezing rain
4°
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January weather day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -4° /-13° 1.5 mm 0.9 cm
2 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -2° /-12° 3.2 mm 2.2 cm
3 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -3° /-9° 8.2 mm 5.8 cm
4 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -5° /-15° 1.4 mm 0.9 cm
5 Jan. Mist
Mist
 1° /-18° 0 mm 0 cm
6 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 -1° /-9° 19.4 mm 10.2 cm
7 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -2° /-9° 9.8 mm 7.1 cm
8 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -6° /-11° 22.9 mm 16.6 cm
9 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -7° /-15° 16.4 mm 11.9 cm
10 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -6° /-19° 12 mm 8.7 cm
11 Jan. Mist
Mist
 -6° /-20° 2.1 mm 1.5 cm
12 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -4° /-18° 1.7 mm 1.2 cm
13 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -5° /-10° 7.4 mm 5.4 cm
14 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -4° /-13° 2.9 mm 2.1 cm
15 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -5° /-13° 3.5 mm 2.5 cm
16 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 -6° /-18° 0.5 mm 0.3 cm
17 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 -6° /-19° 0.5 mm 0.3 cm
18 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 -3° /-20° 0 mm 0 cm
19 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
20 Jan. Fog
Fog
 3° /-8° 0.1 mm 0 cm
21 Jan. Fog
Fog
 2° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
22 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 2° /-4° 3.7 mm 1.4 cm
23 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-10° 8.8 mm 6.3 cm
24 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -7° /-12° 21.7 mm 15.7 cm
25 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -5° /-13° 12.1 mm 8.7 cm
26 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -6° /-15° 3.5 mm 2.5 cm
27 Jan. Patchy light snow
Patchy light snow
 0° /-16° 0.3 mm 0 cm
28 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -1° /-12° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
29 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
30 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 4° /-7° 3.8 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Shirakawa-go in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Shirakawa-go forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Shirakawa-go in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Shirakawa-go during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Shirakawa-go during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 175.6 mm is expected in Shirakawa-go during January, occurring over more than 3 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Shirakawa-go in January 2025?
Shirakawa-go experiences an average snowfall of 89.1 cm during January, occurring over 22 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Shirakawa-go during January?
The average wind speed in Shirakawa-go during January is 10 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

What to pack to Shirakawa-go in January?

As you prepare for your trip to Shirakawa-go in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Shirakawa-go, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.

  • Clothing
    • Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
    • Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
    • Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
    • All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
  • Footwear
    • Waterproof Shoes
    • Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
  • Accessories
    • Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
    • Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
    • Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
    • Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days

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