What is the weather like in Niseko vs Sapporo in January?

In January, Niseko averages -1°C high / -10°C low with about 67 mm of rain; Sapporo averages -1°C high / -7°C low with about 56 mm.

Niseko vs Sapporo in January

Niseko is the better pick in January — 93 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Niseko is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Sapporo is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Niseko vs Sapporo — January climate, side by side

	🇯🇵 Niseko	🇯🇵 Sapporo
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	40/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-6°C	-5°C
Avg high / low	-1° / -10°	-1° / -7°
Rainfall	67 mm	56 mm
Rainy days	16	13
Humidity	82%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	37	38

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

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Niseko vs Sapporo in January — FAQ

Is January better in Niseko or Sapporo?: Niseko is the better pick in January — 93 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Niseko is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Sapporo is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Niseko vs Sapporo in January?: In January, Niseko averages -1°C high / -10°C low with about 67 mm of rain; Sapporo averages -1°C high / -7°C low with about 56 mm.