Tokyo Weather in January
Japan · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high9°C (49°F)
Avg low1°C (34°F)
Rainfall67 mm (2.6 in)
RatingFair 6/10
In January, Tokyo has average highs of 9°C (49°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F). January is winter in Japan. The month is moderately rainy, with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 5 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 Tokyo?
January is a fair time to visit Tokyo (6/10) mainly because of the cold. For better weather, go in April to May and November to December.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 9°C (49°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 1°C (34°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (41°F) |
| Rainfall | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Cloud cover | 45% |
| Daylight | 9.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.4 km/h |
| vs December | 3°C cooler than December, with 10 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Tokyo in January
- a warm jacket and layers
Tokyo weather in other months
Jan9°C / 1°C67 mmFairFeb10°C / 2°C81 mmFairMar14°C / 5°C127 mmFairApr18°C / 9°C148 mmFairMay23°C / 14°C161 mmFairJun26°C / 18°C207 mmPoorJul30°C / 23°C166 mmPoorAug31°C / 24°C145 mmPoorSep28°C / 21°C217 mmPoorOct22°C / 15°C224 mmFairNov17°C / 9°C112 mmGoodDec12°C / 4°C77 mmGood
← DecemberBest time to visit TokyoFebruary →
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
- Kawasaki9°C · 67 mm
- Saitama8°C · 43 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.