Saitama Weather in January
Japan · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high8°C (46°F)
Avg low-2°C (29°F)
Rainfall43 mm (1.7 in)
RatingFair 5.6/10
In January, Saitama has average highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of -2°C (29°F). January is winter in Japan. The month is fairly dry, with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain spread over 4 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 9.8 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Saitama?
January is a fair time to visit Saitama (5.6/10) mainly because of the cold. For better weather, go in November.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 8°C (46°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -2°C (29°F) |
| Daily mean | 2°C (36°F) |
| Rainfall | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 4 |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Cloud cover | 45% |
| Daylight | 9.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.3 km/h |
| vs December | 3°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Saitama in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Saitama weather in other months
Jan8°C / -2°C43 mmFairFeb9°C / -1°C53 mmFairMar13°C / 2°C94 mmGoodApr19°C / 6°C116 mmGoodMay24°C / 12°C132 mmGoodJun27°C / 17°C181 mmPoorJul31°C / 22°C190 mmPoorAug32°C / 23°C170 mmPoorSep28°C / 19°C204 mmPoorOct22°C / 12°C173 mmFairNov16°C / 6°C73 mmExcellentDec11°C / 1°C52 mmGood
← DecemberBest time to visit SaitamaFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Dubai23°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur23°C · 10 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Agra23°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Muscat26°C · 19 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Tokyo9°C · 67 mm
- Kawasaki9°C · 67 mm
- Yokohama9°C · 55 mm
- Nagoya8°C · 64 mm
- Sendai1°C · 117 mm
- Kyoto7°C · 89 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.