Tokyo weather in January (Tokyo Prefecture, Japan)

What's the typical weather in Tokyo for January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Tokyo includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 10°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 2°C. Experience the year's most moderate temperatures in January.

Precipitation

Tokyo in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 189 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Tokyo. May, June and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tokyo climate page with graphs.

 

Tokyo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 50%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 189 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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