Weather in Otaru in january 2025

The weather in Otaru in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout january

very bad weather 1309.3cm

Weather at 6am
20°F

Partly Cloudy

6%

Cloudy

3%

Moderate rain at times

2%

Weather at 12pm
29°F

Partly Cloudy

5%

Cloudy

4%

Moderate rain at times

2%

Weather at 6pm
25°F

Partly Cloudy

5%

Cloudy

4%

Clear/Sunny

2%

Weather at 3am
20°F

Snow showers

61%

Cloudy

26%

Partly Cloudy

8%

Fog

3%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Otaru in january

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Otaru in january.


The climate of Otaru in january is very bad

The weather in january in Otaru is wet (with 6.4in of precipitation over 12 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 7.6in of rainfall over 13 days.

The climate is very cold in that locality the month of january. Bring warm clothes!. The thermometer averaged maximum of 29°F. The seasonal minimum is 20°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Otaru is 23°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Otaru in the month of january with a maximum record of 40°F in 2015 and a minimum record of -5°F in 2017.

On average, in Otaru, the days of january last 09:21. Sunrise is at 07:05 and sets at 16:26.



January: another location in Japan?

If you want to go to Japan in january, there are destinations with better weather than Otaru:

In january, Ogasawara Islands has good weather.

Finally, Okinawa, Nago, Naha, Amami islands, Higashi and Iheya-jima have a tolerable climate, but better than Otaru.

more information about Japan's weather in january



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Otaru in january

Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of january.

January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 23°F
Highest temperature 29°F
Lowest temperature 20°F
Highest record temperature 40°F
(2015)
Lowest record temperature -5°F
(2017)
Number of days at -32°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 44°F
Lowest sea temperature 40°F
Highest sea temperature 49°F
Wind
Wind speed 23km/h
Wind temperature 7°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 6.4in
Number of days with rainfall 12 day(s)
(37%)
Record daily rainfall 1.5in
(2017)
Snowfall 1309.3cm
Other climate data
Humidity 90%
Visibility 5.06km
Cloud cover 88%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 5
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 07:05
Time of sunset 16:26
Length of day 09:21
Our opinion about the weather in january
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad


How was the weather last january?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Otaru in january 2024:

01-01-2024
Light snow
20°F to 25°F
02-01-2024
Moderate snow
25°F to 36°F
03-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 34°F
04-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
20°F to 32°F
05-01-2024
Light sleet
25°F to 38°F
06-01-2024
Heavy snow
29°F to 32°F
07-01-2024
Moderate snow
23°F to 32°F
08-01-2024
Blizzard
25°F to 27°F
09-01-2024
Heavy snow
25°F to 32°F
10-01-2024
Blizzard
20°F to 22°F
11-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
16°F to 31°F
12-01-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
27°F to 32°F
13-01-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
22°F to 27°F
14-01-2024
Moderate snow
20°F to 31°F
15-01-2024
Blizzard
18°F to 23°F
16-01-2024
Blizzard
22°F to 25°F
17-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
22°F to 36°F
18-01-2024
Light snow showers
27°F to 36°F
19-01-2024
Light freezing rain
23°F to 27°F
20-01-2024
Light snow showers
25°F to 29°F
21-01-2024
Overcast
16°F to 29°F
22-01-2024
Light snow
20°F to 31°F
23-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
29°F to 34°F
24-01-2024
Blizzard
20°F to 31°F
25-01-2024
Blizzard
23°F to 31°F
26-01-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
29°F to 34°F
27-01-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
29°F to 34°F
28-01-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
27°F to 34°F
29-01-2024
Light snow showers
25°F to 36°F
30-01-2024
Light snow showers
27°F to 32°F
31-01-2024
Overcast
22°F to 34°F

Map: other cities in Japan in january

Cities near Otaru:

Sapporo (Hokkaido) in januaryvery bad weather
Tomakomai in januaryvery bad weather
Muroran in januaryvery bad weather
Asahikawa in januaryvery bad weather
Hakodate in januaryvery bad weather
Obihiro in januaryvery bad weather
Mutsu in januaryvery bad weather
Monbetsu in januaryvery bad weather
Kitami in januaryvery bad weather
Wakkanai in januaryvery bad weather
Aomori in januaryvery bad weather
Akan National Park in januaryvery bad weather
Japan in january: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

Legend: Otaru perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Otaru in january:

Weather data for Otaru for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Otaru. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Otaru can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Otaru.


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