Tokyo Weather in January
Japan · 30-year monthly averages
🤔 Fair time to visit
January in Tokyo is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 60mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
Avg high
10°C
50°F
Avg low
1°C
34°F
Rainfall
60mm
dry
Rainy days
5
days with ≥1mm
☀️ About 193 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack
- jacket or coat
- long-sleeve layers
January vs the rest of the year
FAQ
- How hot is Tokyo in January?
- January in Tokyo is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 60mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
- Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in January?
- Tokyo sees around 60mm of precipitation in January on average — dry by global standards.
- Is January a good time to visit Tokyo?
- January is a workable month to visit Tokyo, but expect some weather trade-offs.