Matsumoto Weather in January

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

The climate in Matsumoto during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Matsumoto and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

Matsumoto weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4.1°C 39.3°F
Nightly temperature -6.3°C 20.8°F
Average temperature -1.1°C 30°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 57 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 12.2°C 54°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Matsumoto with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Matsumoto

Matsumoto average temperature in January

January rainfall

Matsumoto average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto in January 2024.

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Matsumoto weather stats

Matsumoto weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.7°C 85.5°F
Driest month: December 49mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: January 5.5hrs
Coldest month: January 3.8°C 38.8°F
Wettest month: July 203mm 8ins
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