Sado Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sado Island, Japan in January.

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Are you planning a trip a to Sado Island, Japan in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Sado Island in January

Sado Island, Japan is a region in Japan. January in Sado Island generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Sado. 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Sado Island, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 146 mm (5.7 in) in Sado.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Sado experiences about 58 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Sado Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sado Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Sado)

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March10°C (50°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) July28°C (82°F) This monthAugust30°C (86°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November15°C (59°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sado Island in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sado Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sado Island

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Sado Island, Japan?

Sado

In January Sado generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

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December
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Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
58 hours
77 hours
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
29 days
30 days
26 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sado Island, in Japan.

In our records: Japan January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Japan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Japan was -15°C (5°F) in Mount Fuji on January 18, 2004.

Sado Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sado Island, Japan in January?

Expect less favorable weather across Sado Island, Japan in January. The popular destination of Sado averages 7°C (45°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Sado Island, Japan in January?

Daytime temperatures in Sado peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in January, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Sado Island, Japan get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Sado Island, Japan. Average rainfall in Sado sits around 146 mm (5.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Sado Island, Japan?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Sado Island, Japan with often less favorable weather in Sado.

Generally speaking, May provides excellent weather in Sado. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sado Island.

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