What is the weather like in Hakuba vs Pyeongchang in January?

In January, Hakuba averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 229 mm of rain; Pyeongchang averages 3°C high / -8°C low with about 23 mm.

Hakuba vs Pyeongchang in January

Hakuba is the better pick in January — 89 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hakuba is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Pyeongchang is freezing, dry, reliable snow.

Hakuba vs Pyeongchang — January climate, side by side

	Hakuba	Pyeongchang
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	-2°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	3° / -8°
Rainfall	229 mm	23 mm
Rainy days	25	4
Humidity	84%	59%
Air quality (AQI)	33	62

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Hakuba vs Pyeongchang in January — FAQ

Is January better in Hakuba or Pyeongchang?: Hakuba is the better pick in January — 89 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hakuba is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Pyeongchang is freezing, dry, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Hakuba vs Pyeongchang in January?: In January, Hakuba averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 229 mm of rain; Pyeongchang averages 3°C high / -8°C low with about 23 mm.