Niseko weather in January
January in Niseko: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Niseko · #257 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Niseko climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -3°C / 27°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Rainfall | 63 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 67.5 cm / 26.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Niseko in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Niseko?
- January in Niseko: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Niseko on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Niseko in January?
- In January, Niseko averages a daily high of -2.7°C and a low of -8.9°C, with about 62.7 mm of rain over roughly 15.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Niseko in January?
- Niseko has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in January.
- Does it snow in Niseko in January?
- Niseko sees roughly 67.5 cm of snowfall in January.