Matsumoto in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Matsumoto in january 2026
The weather in Matsumoto 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 navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 971cm
Weather at 6am
18°F
Snow showers
54% of time
21%
12%
9%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Snow showers
47% of time
28%
13%
6%
Weather at 6pm
27°F
Snow showers
57% of time
21%
9%
7%
Weather at 3am
18°F
59%
21%
10%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Matsumoto in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Matsumoto in january.
The climate of Matsumoto in january is very bad
In january in Matsumoto, the climate is wet (with 5.7in of precipitation over 8 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 6.1in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate is rather cold in this location january. Do not forget to cover yourself! Temperatures are up to 38°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 18°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Matsumoto is 27°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Matsumoto in january with a maximum record of 52°F in 2021 and a minimum record of -11°F in 2014.
On this month of january, day length in Matsumoto is generally 09:58. Sunrise is at 06:59 and sets at 16:57.
January: another location in Japan?
If you want to go to Japan in january, there are destinations with better weather than Matsumoto:
In january, Ogasawara Islands has good weather.
Finally, Okinawa, Nago, Naha, Amami islands, Higashi and Iheya-jima have a tolerable climate, but better than Matsumoto.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Matsumoto in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -11°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 11°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (27%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.6in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 971cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.36km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:59 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:58 | ||||
| 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 Matsumoto in january 2025:
11°F to 38°F
20°F to 43°F
20°F to 40°F
11°F to 34°F
11°F to 40°F
18°F to 40°F
18°F to 40°F
11°F to 31°F
20°F to 31°F
14°F to 31°F
16°F to 36°F
23°F to 38°F
14°F to 40°F
16°F to 41°F
25°F to 40°F
11°F to 36°F
13°F to 34°F
9°F to 38°F
16°F to 47°F
22°F to 47°F
22°F to 41°F
16°F to 40°F
25°F to 45°F
31°F to 43°F
27°F to 36°F
23°F to 38°F
25°F to 41°F
29°F to 40°F
16°F to 32°F
14°F to 34°F
23°F to 38°F
Map: other cities in Japan in january
Cities near Matsumoto:
| Nagano in january | very bad weather |
| Karuizawa in january | very bad weather |
| Takayama in january | very bad weather |
| Kofu in january | very bad weather |
| Toyama in january | very bad weather |
| Nakatsugawa in january | very bad weather |
| Gokayama in january | very bad weather |
| Maebashi in january | very bad weather |
| Joetsu in january | very bad weather |
| Kanazawa in january | very bad weather |
| Nanao in january | very bad weather |
| Fuji in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Matsumoto
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tolerable
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Weather data for Matsumoto in january:
Weather data for Matsumoto for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Matsumoto. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto.