Best Western Snow Songs to Listen to on a Snowy Night [2026]

SnowflakeSia

Sia – Snowflake (Visualizer Video)

During Christmas and the snowy season, you find yourself wanting to listen to songs that evoke tenderness and a touch of sadness, don’t you? “Snowflake,” released in 2017 by Australian singer Sia, is a track I recommend for winter listening.

Her vocals, infused with hints of funk and soul, will warm the cold season.

The lyrics, which express the feeling of losing someone dear, blend beautifully with the poignant strings.

Let this song soothe your lonely nights—give it a listen on a snowy evening.

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Night Before ChristmasSam Smith

Sam Smith – Night Before Christmas (Lyric Video)

Singer-songwriter Sam Smith, known for his distinctive high-tone voice, originally focused mainly on ballads, but his musical style has evolved since around “Unholy,” and he’s now exploring a variety of genres.

His Christmas number “Night Before Christmas” is a piece imbued with a soulful vibe.

Because it’s in 3/4 time, the rhythm can be hard for Japanese listeners to feel, but the tempo is very slow and the melodic leaps aren’t extreme, so if you’re comfortable with Black music, definitely give it a try.

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Björk – Aurora

Björk is an artist who has influenced countless other artists.

Hailing from Iceland, she is fond of Japan and has collaborated with numerous Japanese artists.

This track carries an emotional atmosphere, evoking images of snow and winter.

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Winter SongSara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson

Winter Song – Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson

A heartwarming duet you’ll want to listen to on a quiet, snowy winter night.

The gentle voices of Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson blend beautifully, and along with the delicate sound of the piano, they softly wrap the winter chill in warmth.

While acknowledging the distance between loved ones and the harshness of the season, this song celebrates the importance of holding on to hope.

Released in 2008, it became a hit, reaching No.

2 in Ireland.

It was also performed at the 2010 National Christmas Tree Lighting in the United States, and it continues to be cherished as a beloved winter classic.

It’s a song you’ll want to play in the cold season while thinking of someone special.

A Hazy Shade of WinterSimon&Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel – A Hazy Shade of Winter (Audio)

Simon & Garfunkel, known in Japan for songs like “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” may at first seem to have dark lyrics, but this song is actually about a newborn child, likened to spring.

The more you listen, the more it makes sense—a classic themed around snow and winter.

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