Weather in Niseko Town for January 2026
Niseko Town is transformed into a snow paradise in January, with more than 20 snowy days on average.
According to Niseko Town 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 Niseko Town is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.5 °C.
Expect cooler weather in the next days in Niseko Town with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -3.1 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Niseko Town at the beginning of January is -2.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of -1.7 °C by the end of January.
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Niseko Town Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Niseko Town
January weather in Niseko Town day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-10° | 8.3 mm | 6 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-10° | 10.5 mm | 8 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-9° | 3 mm | 2.2 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-9° | 6 mm | 4.3 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-9° | 10 mm | 7.8 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-9° | 5.9 mm | 4.4 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-10° | 11.2 mm | 8.5 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -4° /-9° | 12.7 mm | 9.7 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-9° | 9.8 mm | 7.7 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-7° | 14.9 mm | 11.1 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-10° | 8.3 mm | 6 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-9° | 8.7 mm | 6.8 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-10° | 8.4 mm | 6.3 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -4° /-11° | 9.4 mm | 6.9 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -5° /-10° | 7.9 mm | 6.2 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -5° /-11° | 8.6 mm | 6.6 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -4° /-12° | 8 mm | 5.8 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-10° | 1.5 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 19 Jan. |  Light snow showers | -2° /-12° | 3.1 mm | 2.3 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Light snow showers | -3° /-9° | 6.2 mm | 4 cm | |
| 21 Jan. |  Moderate snow | -4° /-11° | 4.4 mm | 3.2 cm | |
| 22 Jan. |  Heavy snow | -2° /-10° | 4.1 mm | 3 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-10° | 10.3 mm | 8.2 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Light snow showers | -2° /-8° | 11.4 mm | 6.1 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-8° | 12.5 mm | 8.2 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-9° | 7.6 mm | 6.2 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-6° | 6.5 mm | 5.5 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-9° | 2.2 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| 29 Jan. |  Light snow | -3° /-13° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-14° | 1.9 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-10° | 12.5 mm | 9 cm | |
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Niseko Town weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Moderate snow | Moderate snow | Moderate snow |
| Temperatures | -2°/-8° | -2°/-8° | -2°/-8° |
| Rainfall | 261 mm | 218 mm | 157 mm |
| Snowfall | 171 cm | 164 cm | 114 cm |
| Wind | 15.5 km/h | 12.8 km/h | 14.4 km/h |
| Humidity | 89% | 90% | 87% |
| Rainy days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Snow days | 31 days | 31 days | 29 days |
| Dry days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days |
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Niseko Town in January - FAQ
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What to pack to Niseko Town in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Niseko Town 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 Niseko Town, 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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