January · Japan
Best time to visit Matsumoto in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Matsumoto in January
Average temperature -4°C, 18 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Matsumoto scores 4.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -4°C, 18 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Matsumoto's black-walled castle and the Japanese Alps make it a gateway to the northern highlands.
January in Matsumoto — off-season conditions
January averages -4°C (25°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Precipitation is light at 18 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Matsumoto in January?
- In January, Matsumoto averages -4°C, 18 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Matsumoto?
- January earns a 4.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Matsumoto in January?
- Expect about 18 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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