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Weather in January in Ehime

Considering a trip to Ehime this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Ehime in January?

Ehime is a region in Japan. January in Ehime generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C in Shikokuchuo to 11°C in Uwajima. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Uwajima and 2°C in Shikokuchuo. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Uwajima with an average of 70 mm to moderate rainfall in Shikokuchuo with 87 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Matsuyama, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 127 hours of sunlight expected in Matsuyama. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For specific regional insights in Ehime for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Ehime climate page.

Where to go in Ehime in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Ehime on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Ehime?

Matsuyama

In January Matsuyama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Matsuyama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
140 hours 
86 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
January January
10°C 
3°C 
127 hours 
76 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
3°C 
139 hours 
93 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Matsuyama

Imabari

In January Imabari generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Imabari
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
12°C 
6°C 
140 hours 
82 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
January January
9°C 
4°C 
127 hours 
75 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
4°C 
139 hours 
92 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Imabari

Saijo

In January Saijo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Saijo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
140 hours 
92 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
January January
9°C 
2°C 
127 hours 
84 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
2°C 
139 hours 
102 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Saijo

Uwajima

In January Uwajima generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Uwajima
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
140 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
tolerable 
January January
11°C 
3°C 
127 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
12°C 
4°C 
139 hours 
91 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Uwajima

Shikokuchuo

In January Shikokuchuo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Shikokuchuo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
11°C 
4°C 
140 hours 
96 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
January January
9°C 
2°C 
127 hours 
87 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
2°C 
139 hours 
105 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Shikokuchuo

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ehime, in Japan.

Is January the best time to visit Ehime?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Ehime due to the typically poor weather in Matsuyama.

Generally speaking, May, October and November provide pleasant weather in Matsuyama. In contrast, January, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.

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