Hakuba weather in January

Hakuba, Japan
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January in Hakuba: cold, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days.

#2 of 12 months in Hakuba · #86 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Hakuba climate normals — January

Daytime high1°C / 35°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-5°C / 23°F
Rainfall225 mm / 8.9 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days26 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point-5°C / 22°F
Sunshine6.9 h/day
Daylight10 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall142.3 cm / 56 in
Air quality (US AQI)33🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Hakuba in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Hakuba?
January in Hakuba: cold, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Hakuba on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Hakuba in January?
In January, Hakuba averages a daily high of 1.4°C and a low of -4.9°C, with about 224.9 mm of rain over roughly 25.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Hakuba in January?
Hakuba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
Does it snow in Hakuba in January?
Hakuba sees roughly 142.3 cm of snowfall in January.

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