Kamaishi in January

4.5out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 2°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

2°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
8Rainy days (57 mm)
9:32 hDaylight
06:56Sunrise · 16:28 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 2°C
  • Some rain: about 8 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -3°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

2° -3° J 3° -4° F 6° 0° M 12° 5° A 16° 10° M 19° 14° J 23° 19° J 25° 20° A 22° 16° S 17° 11° O 11° 5° N 5° 0° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 2°C-3°C57 mm 8– – 4.5
February 3°C-4°C54 mm 8– – 4.5
March 6°C0°C102 mm 11– – 4.8
April 12°C5°C108 mm 12– – 5.8
May 16°C10°C125 mm 13– – 6.3
June 19°C14°C139 mm 14– – 6.6
July 23°C19°C170 mm 17– – 6.5
August 25°C20°C178 mm 16– – 6.5
September 22°C16°C201 mm 16– – 6.4
October 17°C11°C155 mm 11– – 6.4
November 11°C5°C80 mm 9– – 6.1
December 5°C0°C68 mm 9– – 4.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Kamaishi in January?

Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -3°C.

When is the best time to visit Kamaishi?

The best months are June, July, August, September.