January weather forecast
Matsuyama, Japan

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Weather in January

The year begins in Matsuyama, Japan, with a typically chilly January and temperatures struggling to peak above 8°C (46.4°F). Moisture hangs heavy in the air with relative humidity reaching 72%. Meanwhile, 24mm (0.94") of rainfall precipitates across 8.3 days, subsiding not infrequently to reveal calm, cloudless skies. Weather patterns suggest that the chilliest days, when the wind picks up speed alright at 12.2km/h (7.6mph), bring snowfall measuring a modest 4mm (0.16") across 1.3 days. This month promises a refreshing, slightly nippy start to the year.

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 8°C (46.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 2.9°C (37.2°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Matsuyama. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Matsuyama are January, February and December. In Matsuyama, in January, during 1.3 snowfall days, 4mm (0.16") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 3.4 snowfall days, and 13mm (0.51") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Matsuyama is 15.8°C (60.4°F).
Note: The majority of individuals do not enjoy swimming in water that is 15.8°C (60.4°F). Breathing control becomes more challenging as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Matsuyama, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:10. On the last day of January, in Matsuyama, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:37 JST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Matsuyama.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Matsuyama. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Matsuyama?

January is the coldest month in Matsuyama, Japan, exhibiting average temperatures of 8°C (46.4°F) at the peak and 2.9°C (37.2°F) at the base.

What is the temperature in January in Matsuyama?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Matsuyama, is 8°C (46.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.9°C (37.2°F).

What are the least humid months in Matsuyama?

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months in Matsuyama, Japan.

What is the average humidity in January in Matsuyama?

The average relative humidity in January in Matsuyama is 72%.

What is the driest month in Matsuyama?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Matsuyama. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Matsuyama?

In Matsuyama, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Matsuyama in January?

In Matsuyama, Japan, in January, during 1.3 snowfall days, 4mm (0.16") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the sea water temperature in January in Matsuyama?

In Matsuyama, the average seawater temperature in January is 15.8°C (60.4°F). For most, swimming in 15.8°C (60.4°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

How many hours of daylight does Matsuyama have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Matsuyama?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:10. On the last day of the month, in Matsuyama, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:37 JST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Matsuyama?

The month with the least sunshine in Matsuyama is January, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Matsuyama?

The average sunshine duration in January in Matsuyama is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Matsuyama?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Matsuyama, Japan.

How high is the UV index in January in Matsuyama?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Matsuyama, Japan, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average temperature in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average high temperature in January: 8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average pressure in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average pressure in January: 1021mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average wind speed in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average humidity in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average rainfall in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average rainfall in January: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (149mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (24mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average rainfall days in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average snowfall in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average snowfall in January: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average snowfall days in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average sea temperature in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average sea temperature in January: 15.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (27.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.7°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average sunshine days in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average UV index in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average cloud cover in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Matsuyama, Japan

Average visibility in January - Matsuyama, Japan
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June and July (9km).

Matsuyama, Japan

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