Weather in Otaru-shi for January 2025
Otaru-shi is transformed into a snow paradise in January, with more than 20 snowy days on average.
According to Otaru-shi snow forecast for January 2025, 7 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Wednesday, 22 January.Until now, January 2025 in Otaru-shi has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of -0.7 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.2 °C).
Expect cooler weather in the next days in Otaru-shi with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 0.2 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Otaru-shi at the beginning of January is -0.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 0 °C by the end of January.
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Otaru-shi in January average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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| 1  -2° | 2  -0° | 3  -1° | 4  -1° | 5  1° | ||
| 6 1° | 7 1° | 8 -2° | 9 -1° | 10 -2° | 11 -0° | 12 0° |
| 13 -0° | 14 1° | 15  -3° | 16 -3° | 17 -0° | 18 0° | 19 1° |
| 20 1° | 21  -2° | 22  4° | 23  3° | 24 2° | 25 2° | 26 2° |
| 27  1° | 28 2° | 29 -1° | 30 -4° | 31 -2° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Otaru-shi
January weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-8° | 6.9 mm | 4.9 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Heavy snow | 0° /-7° | 6.2 mm | 4.9 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy light snow | -1° /-7° | 2.8 mm | 2 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Partly cloudy | -1° /-7° | 3.1 mm | 1 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Moderate or heavy sleet | 1° /-7° | 6.1 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 1° /-7° | 7.7 mm | 6.1 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 1° /-6° | 8.5 mm | 6.5 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-9° | 5.9 mm | 3.9 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-7° | 9.7 mm | 7 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-8° | 10.5 mm | 4.5 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Light snow | 0° /-8° | 1.2 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-6° | 6.1 mm | 3.9 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-6° | 6 mm | 4.8 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Heavy snow | 1° /-6° | 6.2 mm | 4.5 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Blizzard | -3° /-9° | 8.8 mm | 1 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-7° | 9 mm | 5.9 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Light snow | 0° /-8° | 12.4 mm | 2.8 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-7° | 2.4 mm | 2 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 1° /-7° | 2.6 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 1° /-4° | 2.9 mm | 1.6 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Moderate snow | -2° /-9° | 0.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 4° /-5° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Light snow showers | 3° /-3° | 3.1 mm | 2.2 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Heavy snow | 2° /-2° | 6.7 mm | 4.7 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 2° /-2° | 4.3 mm | 3.1 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Blizzard | 2° /-1° | 1.4 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Overcast | 1° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy heavy snow | 2° /-4° | 3 mm | 2 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Blizzard | -1° /-4° | 6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Blizzard | -4° /-4° | 2.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Light snow showers | -2° /-9° | 0.8 mm | 0.2 cm | |
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Otaru-shi in January - FAQ
What to pack to Otaru-shi in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Otaru-shi 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 Otaru-shi, 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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January rainfall patterns in Otaru-shi
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