Sapporo (Hokkaido) in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in january 2025
The weather in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 1326.2cm
Weather at 6am
18°F
Snow showers
85% of time
6%
5%
3%
Weather at 12pm
25°F
Snow showers
87% of time
6%
3%
3%
Weather at 6pm
22°F
Snow showers
86% of time
6%
3%
3%
Weather at 3am
18°F
73%
12%
8%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in january.
The climate of Sapporo (Hokkaido) in january is very bad
The weather in january in Sapporo (Hokkaido) is wet (with 5.6in of precipitation over 9 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 6.7in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location this month. Bring warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 27°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 18°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Sapporo (Hokkaido) is 22°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in january with a maximum record of 38°F in 2009 and a minimum record of -14°F in 2017.
Day length in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in january is 09:22. The sun rises at 07:03 and sets at 16:25.
January: another location in Japan?
If you want to go to Japan in january, there are destinations with better weather than Sapporo (Hokkaido):
In january, Ogasawara Islands has good weather.
Finally, Okinawa, Nago, Naha, Amami islands, Higashi and Iheya-jima have a tolerable climate, but better than Sapporo (Hokkaido).
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sapporo (Hokkaido) in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 38°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -14°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 | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 9°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1326.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 5.07km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 77% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:03 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:25 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:22 | ||||
| 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 Sapporo (Hokkaido) in january 2024:
16°F to 23°F
20°F to 31°F
23°F to 32°F
18°F to 27°F
22°F to 34°F
23°F to 31°F
22°F to 32°F
22°F to 27°F
20°F to 32°F
18°F to 23°F
14°F to 29°F
25°F to 31°F
18°F to 23°F
9°F to 31°F
16°F to 27°F
14°F to 23°F
16°F to 34°F
22°F to 34°F
23°F to 27°F
20°F to 23°F
13°F to 25°F
14°F to 27°F
27°F to 34°F
18°F to 29°F
20°F to 29°F
23°F to 31°F
25°F to 31°F
23°F to 32°F
20°F to 31°F
22°F to 27°F
16°F to 29°F
Map: other cities in Japan in january
Cities near Sapporo (Hokkaido):
| Otaru in january | very bad weather |
| Tomakomai in january | very bad weather |
| Muroran in january | very bad weather |
| Asahikawa in january | very bad weather |
| Obihiro in january | very bad weather |
| Hakodate in january | very bad weather |
| Mutsu in january | very bad weather |
| Monbetsu in january | very bad weather |
| Kitami in january | very bad weather |
| Kushiro in january | very bad weather |
| Akan National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Aomori in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Sapporo (Hokkaido)
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Weather data for Sapporo (Hokkaido) in january:
Weather data for Sapporo (Hokkaido) for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sapporo (Hokkaido). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sapporo (Hokkaido) 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 Sapporo (Hokkaido).