Sendai weather in January (Miyagi, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Sendai in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During January, Sendai usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 6°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -1°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Sendai in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. You can typically expect 23 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 148 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sendai. June, August and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sendai climate page with graphs.

 

Sendai, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 148 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 49%  

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sendai.

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