Karuizawa vs Sapporo in January

Karuizawa is the better pick in January — 51 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Karuizawa is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Sapporo is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Karuizawa vs SapporoJanuary climate, side by side

KaruizawaSapporo
Comfort score51/100 (D)40/100 (F)
Feels-like high-1°C-5°C
Avg high / low3° / -8°-1° / -7°
Rainfall48 mm56 mm
Rainy days713
Humidity69%79%
Air quality (AQI)3338

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

Karuizawa vs Sapporo in January — FAQ

Is January better in Karuizawa or Sapporo?
Karuizawa is the better pick in January — 51 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Karuizawa is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Sapporo is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Karuizawa vs Sapporo in January?
In January, Karuizawa averages 3°C high / -8°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Sapporo averages -1°C high / -7°C low with about 56 mm.