Matsushima weather in January (Miyagi, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Matsushima for January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Matsushima usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 6°C, cooling off to about -0°C at night. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Matsushima in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 22 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 148 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Matsushima. June, August and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matsushima, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 148 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Sendai, Japan (21 KM, 13 Miles).

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

Precipitation

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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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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