Wakkanai Weather in January

The climate in Wakkanai during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Wakkanai and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average January is the 6th driest month of the year in Wakkanai with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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 Wakkanai in January 2024.