Weather in Hokkaido for January 2025
In general, the average temperature in Hokkaido at the beginning of January is -2.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of -3.1 °C by the end of January.
Hokkaido experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in January, with more than 20 rainy days on average.
Hokkaido experiences moderate snowfall in January, with an average of 6 snowy days.
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Hokkaido in January average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 -3° | 2 -3° | 3 -3° | 4 -4° | 5 -1° | ||
6 -1° | 7 -1° | 8 -3° | 9 0° | 10 -5° | 11 0° | 12 1° |
13 -1° | 14 1° | 15 -3° | 16 -4° | 17 -2° | 18 -1° | 19 -2° |
20 -2° | 21 -4° | 22 -3° | 23 -2° | 24 -5° | 25 -5° | 26 -2° |
27 -2° | 28 -3° | 29 -3° | 30 -4° | 31 -3° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Hokkaido
January weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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1 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-9° | 1.8 mm | 0.4 cm | |
2 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-11° | 3.1 mm | 1 cm | |
3 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-8° | 3.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
4 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -4° /-9° | 2.2 mm | 0 cm | |
5 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-9° | 4.7 mm | 0.8 cm | |
6 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-8° | 2.9 mm | 1.7 cm | |
7 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-7° | 1.3 mm | 0.3 cm | |
8 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-9° | 3.6 mm | 2.8 cm | |
9 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 0° /-8° | 4 mm | 2.1 cm | |
10 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -5° /-8° | 6.9 mm | 5.3 cm | |
11 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 0° /-9° | 0.5 mm | 0.2 cm | |
12 Jan. | Sunny | 1° /-5° | 4.5 mm | 3.7 cm | |
13 Jan. | Overcast | -1° /-7° | 5.3 mm | 4.5 cm | |
14 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 1° /-8° | 4.9 mm | 3.5 cm | |
15 Jan. | Overcast | -3° /-9° | 3.6 mm | 2.6 cm | |
16 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -4° /-9° | 11.7 mm | 7.1 cm | |
17 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-11° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
18 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-8° | 3.6 mm | 1.8 cm | |
19 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-9° | 1.9 mm | 1.2 cm | |
20 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -2° /-6° | 5.6 mm | 4.5 cm | |
21 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -4° /-10° | 2.4 mm | 0.6 cm | |
22 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-10° | 3.3 mm | 1.6 cm | |
23 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-10° | 11.9 mm | 9.3 cm | |
24 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -5° /-11° | 9.5 mm | 3.8 cm | |
25 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -5° /-11° | 15.6 mm | 0 cm | |
26 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-8° | 6.8 mm | 2.4 cm | |
27 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-8° | 3.1 mm | 2.1 cm | |
28 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-10° | 5.9 mm | 0.2 cm | |
29 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-10° | 2.8 mm | 0.6 cm | |
30 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -4° /-12° | 1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
31 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-10° | 1.9 mm | 0.2 cm | |
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Hokkaido in January - FAQ
What to pack to Hokkaido in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido, 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
January rainfall patterns in Hokkaido
January snowfall in Hokkaido
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