Miyagi weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Miyagi: highs of 0°C (31°F) and about 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average -6°C (21°F) and cloud cover 81% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 11°C (51°F). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of 0°C (32°F) and 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Sendai, the largest city in Miyagi. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Miyagi?
least pleasant month Weather score 23/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Miyagi. For better conditions, consider May–Jun, Aug–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Miyagi in January?
Some rain is normal: about 126 mm (5.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Miyagi in January?
Days average 0°C (31°F) and nights -6°C (21°F).
Miyagi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C (31°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 126 mm | 81% | 11°C (51°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 0°C (32°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 81 mm | 79% | 11°C (52°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 5°C (40°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 93 mm | 75% | 10°C (50°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 12°C (54°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 92 mm | 71% | 12°C (54°F) | fair |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 94 mm | 72% | 16°C (60°F) | best |
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm | 77% | 20°C (67°F) | best |
| July | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 204 mm | 83% | 24°C (75°F) | fair |
| August | 27°C (81°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 168 mm | 74% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| September | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 142 mm | 76% | 26°C (78°F) | best |
| October | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 153 mm | 71% | 22°C (71°F) | fair |
| November | 10°C (49°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 127 mm | 72% | 17°C (63°F) | fair |
| December | 3°C (37°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 150 mm | 80% | 14°C (56°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Miyagi in January
Weather can differ a lot within Miyagi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai | 0°C (31°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 126 mm | least pleasant |
| Ishinomaki | 4°C (38°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 78 mm | least pleasant |
| Ōsaki | 4°C (38°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 78 mm | least pleasant |
| Natori-shi | 1°C (34°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 97 mm | least pleasant |
| Tome | 4°C (38°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 78 mm | least pleasant |
| Furukawa | 4°C (38°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 78 mm | least pleasant |
| Kurihara | 1°C (33°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 82 mm | least pleasant |
| Tagajō-shi | 4°C (38°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 78 mm | least pleasant |
| Kesennuma | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 72 mm | least pleasant |
| Shiogama | 4°C (38°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 78 mm | least pleasant |
| Tomiya | 0°C (31°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 126 mm | least pleasant |
| Iwanuma | 1°C (34°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 97 mm | least pleasant |