Temperatures in January
It's cold in January in Matsumoto with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 3°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Matsumoto in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Matsumoto with cold temperatures, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights close to 3°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 7°C, with nights close to 2°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Matsumoto will be around 7°C, with nights close to 2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 231 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. Of the total precipitation, about 45 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance this month is 68% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Matsumoto. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Matsumoto in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
7°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
8°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
6°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
231 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
21 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
45 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
16 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Matsumoto?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Matsumoto. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Matsumoto in January
With 17°C, Matsumoto hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -9°C to a high of 9°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Matsumoto
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Matsumoto, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Matsumoto
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Matsumoto, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 21 days of rain in Matsumoto.
Daily Snowfall in January in Matsumoto
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Matsumoto, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Matsumoto
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Matsumoto, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Matsumoto Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Matsumoto, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Matsumoto Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Matsumoto, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Matsumoto per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Matsumoto, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Matsumoto
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Average Weather in Matsumoto by Month
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