What is the weather like in Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen in January?

In January, Niseko averages -1°C high / -10°C low with about 67 mm of rain; Nozawa Onsen averages 2°C high / -5°C low with about 221 mm.

Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen in January

Niseko is the better pick in January — 93 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Niseko is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Nozawa Onsen is freezing, soaked, clean air.

Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen — January climate, side by side

	🇯🇵 Niseko	🇯🇵 Nozawa Onsen
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	-6°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	-1° / -10°	2° / -5°
Rainfall	67 mm	221 mm
Rainy days	16	25
Humidity	82%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	37	32

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

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Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen in January — FAQ

Is January better in Niseko or Nozawa Onsen?: Niseko is the better pick in January — 93 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Niseko is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Nozawa Onsen is freezing, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Niseko vs Nozawa Onsen in January?: In January, Niseko averages -1°C high / -10°C low with about 67 mm of rain; Nozawa Onsen averages 2°C high / -5°C low with about 221 mm.