Weather in Takayama for January 2026
The climate of Takayama in January is quite snowy, averaging 14 snowy days.
According to Takayama snow forecast for January 2026, 4 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Wednesday, 28 January.Until now, January 2026 in Takayama has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of -1.5 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.5 °C).
The forecast for the upcoming days in Takayama predicts a temperature of -0.1 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Takayama at the beginning of January is -1.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of -1.6 °C by the end of January.
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Takayama Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Takayama
January weather in Takayama day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -2° /-11° | 7 mm | 4.2 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-11° | 6.3 mm | 3.6 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -1° /-10° | 5.4 mm | 3.1 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-11° | 7.8 mm | 4.4 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-11° | 3.7 mm | 1.7 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Cloudy | 0° /-10° | 7.3 mm | 3.8 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Moderate snow | -1° /-11° | 7.3 mm | 4.8 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-12° | 8.3 mm | 5.5 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -3° /-13° | 5.6 mm | 3.2 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -1° /-12° | 5 mm | 2.8 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-11° | 9.2 mm | 3.3 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-12° | 5.4 mm | 3.1 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-10° | 9.9 mm | 6.2 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-9° | 6.2 mm | 3.2 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-9° | 5.8 mm | 3.6 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-12° | 8.1 mm | 5.1 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 0° /-11° | 4.1 mm | 2.2 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -2° /-10° | 5.9 mm | 2.8 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 1° /-10° | 2.8 mm | 1.6 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-9° | 6.7 mm | 2.6 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Partly cloudy | -1° /-9° | 5.7 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 0° /-10° | 3.5 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 1° /-9° | 3.7 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-10° | 14.8 mm | 9.9 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-11° | 5.9 mm | 4 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-12° | 4.1 mm | 2.5 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 0° /-10° | 7.5 mm | 2.3 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-12° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Light snow showers | -1° /-12° | 2.6 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-11° | 6.2 mm | 4.5 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-14° | 2.4 mm | 1.7 cm | |
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Takayama weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Moderate or heavy snow showers | Moderate or heavy snow showers | Moderate or heavy snow showers |
| Temperatures | 6°/-13° | 2°/-15° | 4°/-13° |
| Rainfall | 1337 mm | 1011 mm | 979 mm |
| Snowfall | 585 cm | 528 cm | 467 cm |
| Wind | 8.8 km/h | 9.9 km/h | 10.3 km/h |
| Humidity | 89% | 90% | 87% |
| Rainy days | 22 days | 15 days | 18 days |
| Snow days | 7 days | 14 days | 10 days |
| Dry days | 2 days | 2 days | 1 days |
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Takayama in January - FAQ
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What to pack to Takayama in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Takayama in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Takayama, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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