Cool
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan in January
Weather score16Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 80mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
0°C
Rain
80mm
Sun
2.7h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
16
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 80mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January0°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January80mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Hakodate's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January2.7 hours average sun
January is one of Hakodate's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January10°C average sea
January is below Hakodate's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January16 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
