Weather in Wakkanai for January 2026
The climate of Wakkanai in January is quite snowy, averaging 13 snowy days.
According to Wakkanai snow forecast for January 2026, 12 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Saturday, 17 January.Until now, January 2026 in Wakkanai has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of -1.5 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.3 °C).
Expect cooler weather in the next days in Wakkanai with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -3.4 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Wakkanai at the beginning of January is -1.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of -2.3 °C by the end of January.
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Temperatures trend during January in Wakkanai
January weather in Wakkanai day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-7° | 3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -2° /-6° | 4.7 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-6° | 2.2 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-6° | 4.6 mm | 1.7 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-6° | 6.2 mm | 3.2 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -2° /-7° | 5.1 mm | 3 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Overcast | -1° /-6° | 2.2 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -1° /-5° | 4.1 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Moderate snow | -1° /-4° | 11.7 mm | 7.1 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 1° /-3° | 3.7 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 1° /-4° | 5.9 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Overcast | -2° /-6° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Overcast | -1° /-6° | 0.9 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-7° | 7 mm | 3.5 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -2° /-5° | 4.1 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-8° | 1.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Light snow | -3° /-6° | 1.8 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Blowing snow | -3° /-6° | 0.9 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-5° | 4.4 mm | 3.2 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -5° /-7° | 0.8 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Blizzard | -5° /-6° | 1.3 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Blizzard | -5° /-6° | 1.6 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Blizzard | -4° /-6° | 0.8 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Blizzard | -4° /-4° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Blowing snow | -3° /-4° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Blizzard | -3° /-4° | 1.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-4° | 0.9 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Blizzard | -2° /-2° | 1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Light snow showers | -2° /-4° | 0.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Light snow showers | -3° /-5° | 0.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-4° | 3.4 mm | 1.8 cm | |
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Wakkanai weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Moderate snow | Heavy freezing drizzle | Heavy freezing drizzle |
| Temperatures | -1°/-5° | -1°/-5° | -1°/-5° |
| Rainfall | 110 mm | 119 mm | 73 mm |
| Snowfall | 25 cm | 46 cm | 22 cm |
| Wind | 27.8 km/h | 26.4 km/h | 28.6 km/h |
| Humidity | 71% | 78% | 73% |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 8 days | 7 days |
| Snow days | 17 days | 13 days | 11 days |
| Dry days | 3 days | 10 days | 10 days |
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Wakkanai in January - FAQ
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What to pack to Wakkanai in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Wakkanai 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 Wakkanai, 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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