Weather in January in Tokyo Prefecture
Planning a getaway to Tokyo Prefecture this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
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
Tokyo enjoys a balanced 189 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tokyo Prefecture in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tokyo Prefecture climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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