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Weather in January in Tokyo Prefecture

Planning a trip to Tokyo Prefecture this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Tokyo Prefecture in January?

Tokyo Prefecture is a region in Japan. January in Tokyo Prefecture generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Ome at 8°C and mild in Oshima at 12°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Oshima and -2°C in Ome. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For a closer look at conditions across Tokyo Prefecture, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tokyo with an average of 72 mm to high rainfall in Oshima with 122 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Tokyo usually sees around 189 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Tokyo Prefecture climate page.

Where to go in Tokyo Prefecture in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Tokyo Prefecture on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Tokyo Prefecture's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Tokyo Prefecture?

Tokyo

In January Tokyo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tokyo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
21°C 
13°C 
1,925 hours 
1528 mm 
182 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
2°C 
189 hours 
72 mm 
9 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
170 hours 
79 mm 
12 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Tokyo

Hachioji

In January Hachioji generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hachioji
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
10°C 
2,031 hours 
1955 mm 
172 days 
pleasant 
January January
9°C 
-1°C 
202 hours 
83 mm 
8 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
-1°C 
185 hours 
95 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Hachioji

Oshima

In January Oshima generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Oshima
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
16°C 
2191 mm 
205 days 
perfect 
January January
12°C 
8°C 
122 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
13°C 
8°C 
140 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Oshima

Tachikawa

In January Tachikawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tachikawa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
11°C 
2,031 hours 
1806 mm 
172 days 
perfect 
January January
9°C 
-1°C 
202 hours 
77 mm 
8 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
-0°C 
185 hours 
86 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Tachikawa

Machida

In January Machida generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Machida
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
12°C 
1,973 hours 
1733 mm 
177 days 
perfect 
January January
10°C 
1°C 
185 hours 
79 mm 
9 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
1°C 
165 hours 
91 mm 
11 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Machida

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tokyo Prefecture, in Japan.

Is January the best time to visit Tokyo Prefecture?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Tokyo, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tokyo Prefecture.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Tokyo. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Tokyo Prefecture.

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