January · Japan
Best time to visit Hokkaido in JanuaryWeather, crowds & prices
January score
2.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -9°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Sunny days
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Hokkaido scores 2.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -9°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 0 sunny days this month.
Hokkaido is Japan's wild north-Sapporo snow festivals, lavender fields of Furano, and hot-spring towns after powder days. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hokkaido in January?
- In January, Hokkaido averages -9°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 0 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 2.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Hokkaido?
- January earns a 2.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hokkaido in January?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 sunny days.
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