Weather in Sendai for January 2026
With an average of 5 snowy days, Sendai usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
According to Sendai snow forecast for January 2026, 3 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Thursday, 29 January.Until now, January 2026 in Sendai is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.4 °C.
The forecast for the upcoming days in Sendai predicts a temperature of 3.9 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Sendai at the beginning of January is 5.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 3.9 °C by the end of January.
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Sendai Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Sendai
January weather in Sendai day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Patchy sleet possible | 5° /0° | 0.9 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Sunny | 5° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Light drizzle | 5° /1° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 5° /1° | 3.4 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Sunny | 6° /0° | 1.2 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Light drizzle | 6° /2° | 2.7 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Heavy snow | 6° /1° | 1.5 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 4° /-1° | 1 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /-1° | 1.8 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /-1° | 0.9 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 5° /-1° | 1.8 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 6° /-1° | 1.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /0° | 1.1 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 5° /0° | 5.1 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 6° /-1° | 3.6 mm | 1 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 4° /0° | 1.3 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 6° /0° | 0.9 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /1° | 1.1 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Sunny | 6° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /-1° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Moderate rain | 5° /1° | 15.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 4° /0° | 1.4 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /0° | 0.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 4° /0° | 1 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /-1° | 1.7 mm | 1 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Light snow showers | 4° /-1° | 0.6 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Patchy light snow | 6° /0° | 0.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 7° /1° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 2° /-2° | 1 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Patchy light snow | 2° /-2° | 1.1 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 3° /-3° | 0.9 mm | 0.4 cm | |
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Sendai weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 8°/1° | 7°/0° | 8°/-1° |
| Rainfall | 106 mm | 138 mm | 105 mm |
| Snowfall | 14 cm | 24 cm | 37 cm |
| Wind | 20.6 km/h | 20.9 km/h | 23.9 km/h |
| Humidity | 70% | 67% | 63% |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 6 days | 3 days |
| Snow days | 7 days | 5 days | 9 days |
| Dry days | 14 days | 20 days | 17 days |
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What to pack to Sendai in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Sendai in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Sendai, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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