Zao weather in January (Miyagi, Japan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Zao this January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Zao tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 5°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -3°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Zao in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 26 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 148 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Zao. May, June, August and September generally stand out with 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 Zao climate page with graphs.

 

Zao, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 87%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 148 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Sendai, Japan (28 KM, 17 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.

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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?

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