Cool
Average highs are around -5°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Shiretoko National Park, Japan in January
Weather score21Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-5°C
Rain
43mm
Sun
3.9h
Sea
1°C
Weather score
21
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 1°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Shiretoko National Park, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January-5°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January43mm average rain
January is one of Shiretoko National Park's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January3.9 hours average sun
January is one of Shiretoko National Park's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May and September to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January1°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January21 weather score
January scores below Shiretoko National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsFebruary to May and July to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
