Matsushima Weather in January

What's the weather like in Matsushima (Miyagi) in January 2024?

The climate in Matsushima during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Matsushima and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

Matsushima weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4.6°C 40.2°F
Nightly temperature -2.8°C 27.1°F
Average temperature 0.9°C 33.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 44 mm 1.7 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 12.4°C 54.2°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Matsushima with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Matsushima

Matsushima average temperature in January

January rainfall

Matsushima average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Matsushima average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Matsushima in January 2024.

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Matsushima weather stats

Matsushima weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28°C 82.4°F
Driest month: December 40mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: January 5.3hrs
Coldest month: January 4.4°C 39.9°F
Wettest month: September 163mm 6.4ins
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