Weather in Hokkaido for January 2026
Hokkaido is transformed into a snow paradise in January, with more than 20 snowy days on average.
According to Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of -2.6 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.2 °C).
Expect cooler weather in the next days in Hokkaido with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -2.6 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Hokkaido at the beginning of January is -3.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of -1.9 °C by the end of January.
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Hokkaido Weather January
What’s the Weather Like in Hokkaido This January?
Temperatures trend during January in Hokkaido
January weather in Hokkaido day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | -4° /-12° | 4.9 mm | 2.2 cm | |
| 2 Jan. |  Light freezing rain | -3° /-11° | 4 mm | 2 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -4° /-9° | 3.2 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -4° /-11° | 3.2 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-10° | 3.8 mm | 1 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-9° | 2.6 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-8° | 6.1 mm | 3.7 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-10° | 5.9 mm | 3.6 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-9° | 2.6 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-9° | 6.5 mm | 2.7 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 0° /-9° | 7.1 mm | 2 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-7° | 10 mm | 7 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-7° | 7.7 mm | 5 cm | |
| 14 Jan. |  Patchy moderate snow | -1° /-9° | 5.3 mm | 2.9 cm | |
| 15 Jan. |  Overcast | -3° /-9° | 3.4 mm | 2 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-9° | 7.2 mm | 4.1 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-9° | 5.4 mm | 3 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-9° | 2.5 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-10° | 2.5 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-8° | 3.6 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-10° | 2.4 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-9° | 3.7 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-9° | 4.7 mm | 3.5 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-10° | 5 mm | 2.4 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-9° | 7.1 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-9° | 3.4 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-7° | 2.7 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 28 Jan. |  Moderate snow | -2° /-8° | 1.1 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-9° | 0.8 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-8° | 2.2 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-8° | 5 mm | 3.6 cm | |
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Hokkaido weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Moderate snow | Moderate snow | Moderate snow |
| Temperatures | -1°/-6° | -3°/-9° | -2°/-8° |
| Rainfall | 130 mm | 141 mm | 103 mm |
| Snowfall | 41 cm | 63 cm | 47 cm |
| Wind | 19.9 km/h | 18.8 km/h | 18.2 km/h |
| Humidity | 82% | 86% | 84% |
| Rainy days | 0 days | 1 days | 0 days |
| Snow days | 31 days | 30 days | 29 days |
| Dry days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days |
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Hokkaido in January - FAQ
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What to pack to Hokkaido in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido, 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
Hokkaido snow forecast January 2026
January rainfall patterns in Hokkaido
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