Saitama weather in January (Saitama, Japan)

Curious about the January weather in Saitama? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Saitama generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 0°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Saitama in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saitama. April, May, June and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saitama, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan in January and which places have the best weather 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 Saitama in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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