Otaru in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
Snow showers
87% of time
6%
3%
2%
Weather at 12pm
29°F
Snow showers
90% of time
5%
4%
2%
Weather at 6pm
25°F
Snow showers
89% of time
5%
4%
2%
Weather at 3am
20°F
61%
26%
8%
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.
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:
20°F to 25°F
25°F to 36°F
27°F to 34°F
20°F to 32°F
25°F to 38°F
29°F to 32°F
23°F to 32°F
25°F to 27°F
25°F to 32°F
20°F to 22°F
16°F to 31°F
27°F to 32°F
22°F to 27°F
20°F to 31°F
18°F to 23°F
22°F to 25°F
22°F to 36°F
27°F to 36°F
23°F to 27°F
25°F to 29°F
16°F to 29°F
20°F to 31°F
29°F to 34°F
20°F to 31°F
23°F to 31°F
29°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
27°F to 34°F
25°F to 36°F
27°F to 32°F
22°F to 34°F
Map: other cities in Japan in january
Cities near Otaru:
| Sapporo (Hokkaido) in january | very bad weather |
| Tomakomai in january | very bad weather |
| Muroran in january | very bad weather |
| Asahikawa in january | very bad weather |
| Hakodate in january | very bad weather |
| Obihiro in january | very bad weather |
| Mutsu in january | very bad weather |
| Monbetsu in january | very bad weather |
| Kitami in january | very bad weather |
| Wakkanai in january | very bad weather |
| Aomori in january | very bad weather |
| Akan National Park in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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.