Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
33°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Hakuba
Japan · Asia
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
33°F
Lows around 24°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 25 wet days, more than in most months.
81%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
7.7 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 25° and nights feel near 19°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
24%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
4 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 31°F, easing to about 28°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning28°F
Rain56%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday32°F
Rain59%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon31°F
Rain61%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening28°F
Rain59%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 24 | 8.8 | 25 | 7.7 | 82 |
| Feb | 35 | 25 | 7.4 | 20 | 8.1 | 80 |
| Mar | 42 | 31 | 8.5 | 19 | 8.9 | 76 |
| Apr | 54 | 41 | 7.6 | 17 | 9.4 | 73 |
| May | 66 | 53 | 8.7 | 17 | 9.9 | 74 |
| Jun | 72 | 62 | 11.6 | 21 | 3.5 | 81 |
| Jul | 80 | 70 | 15.1 | 26 | 9.6 | 83 |
| Aug | 82 | 71 | 11.7 | 23 | 10.2 | 82 |
| Sep | 75 | 64 | 11.6 | 21 | 8.5 | 83 |
| Oct | 64 | 52 | 9.1 | 17 | 8.2 | 80 |
| Nov | 51 | 40 | 7.9 | 19 | 7.4 | 80 |
| Dec | 38 | 28 | 9.0 | 23 | 7.2 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology