Akita in January
2.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Very wet: about 25 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
25Rainy days (163 mm)
9:29 hDaylight
07:04Sunrise · 16:33 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Very wet: about 25 rainy days
- Nights fall to about 0°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | 0°C | 163 mm | 25 | – | – | 2.8 |
| February | 3°C | 0°C | 123 mm | 20 | – | – | 3.0 |
| March | 6°C | 2°C | 118 mm | 18 | – | – | 3.9 |
| April | 11°C | 7°C | 111 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.3 |
| May | 16°C | 12°C | 131 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 20°C | 17°C | 139 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 24°C | 21°C | 222 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.3 |
| August | 26°C | 23°C | 204 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.5 |
| September | 23°C | 19°C | 190 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.6 |
| October | 17°C | 14°C | 178 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 11°C | 7°C | 181 mm | 20 | – | – | 4.4 |
| December | 6°C | 2°C | 200 mm | 25 | – | – | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Akita in January?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Akita?
The best months are June, September, August.