Japan
Tokyo in January: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Balanced monthly profile
The deciding difference
A cold, relatively dry city month rather than a mild winter escape.
Practical conclusion
January works for travellers who deliberately want a cool city break. February is barely warmer, but it does offer a little more sunshine.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
53/100 · #10
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#1
Sun
#10
Published best categories: none
Tokyo · JanuaryPhoto: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 9 °C
- Average low
- 1 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 6 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 75 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 12 | 4 | 7 | 70 | 2.8 | 77 | 2.4 | 55 |
| January (selected) | 9 | 1 | 6 | 71 | 3.2 | 75 | 2.6 | 53 |
| February | 10 | 1 | 7 | 70 | 4.0 | 74 | 2.9 | 54 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (53/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +2 | +2.6 °C | +2.5 °C | +0.9 | -1.2 mm | -0.4 h | +2 % | -0.2 m/s |
| February | +1 | +0.8 °C | +0.2 °C | +0.9 | -1.4 mm | +0.8 h | -0.9 % | +0.2 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Tokyo in January?
The average daily high is around 9 °C, with an average daily low of about 1 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in January?
The curated estimate is about 6 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 71 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
By the climate score, April, May, June and October are the strongest months for Tokyo. January is not among them.