Shibetsu Weather in January

What's the weather like in Shibetsu (Hokkaidō) in January 2025?

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

January is in the winter in Shibetsu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

Shibetsu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -2.2°C 28.1°F
Nightly temperature -9.5°C 15°F
Average temperature -5.8°C 21.6°F
Daily sunshine 5 hrs
Avg rainfall 44 mm 1.7 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 1.7°C 35.1°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shibetsu with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Shibetsu

Shibetsu average temperature in January

January rainfall

Shibetsu average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Shibetsu 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 Shibetsu in January 2024.

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Shibetsu weather stats

Shibetsu weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20.9°C 69.6°F
Driest month: February 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: February 6.2hrs
Coldest month: February -2.8°C 27°F
Wettest month: September 131mm 5.2ins
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