Niseko Town Weather in January

What's the weather like in Niseko Town (Hokkaidō) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Niseko Town and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

Niseko Town weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -3.4°C 26°F
Nightly temperature -10.5°C 13.2°F
Average temperature -6.9°C 19.6°F
Daily sunshine 2.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 155 mm 6.1 ins
Rainy days 30 days
Sea temperature 6.8°C 44.3°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Niseko Town with around 155mm 6.1 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 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Niseko Town

Niseko Town average temperature in January

January rainfall

Niseko Town average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Niseko Town 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 Niseko Town in January 2024.

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Niseko Town weather stats

Niseko Town weather statistics
Hottest month: August 23.6°C 74.5°F
Driest month: May 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: April 6.4hrs
Coldest month: January -3.5°C 25.7°F
Wettest month: August 162mm 6.4ins
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