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Abashiri weather in January (Hokkaido, Japan)

Looking to travel to Abashiri in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Abashiri typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -2°C, while nights can cool down to about -7°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Abashiri in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically around 25 days of snowfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 109 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Abashiri. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Abashiri climate page with graphs.

 

Abashiri, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 85%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 25 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 109 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Abashiri in January?

Visitors traveling to Abashiri should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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