Akita Weather in January

What's the weather like in Akita (Akita) in January 2024?

The climate in Akita during January can be summarized as cold and wet.

January is in the winter in Akita and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

Akita weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 2.2°C 36°F
Nightly temperature -3.4°C 25.9°F
Average temperature -0.6°C 30.9°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 128 mm 5 ins
Rainy days 30 days
Sea temperature 10.1°C 50.1°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average January is the 5th driest month of the year in Akita with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 30 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Akita

Akita average temperature in January

January rainfall

Akita average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Akita average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Akita in January 2024.

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Akita weather stats

Akita weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28.5°C 83.3°F
Driest month: February 93mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: April 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 2.1°C 35.8°F
Wettest month: August 188mm 7.4ins
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