Tokyo weather in January
Tokyo in January averages 6°C (43°F), 60 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Tokyo, January is the coldest, the third driest and the sunniest.
- Average temp
- 6°C (43°F)
3–10°C · 37–50°F
- Rainfall
- 60 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.2 h
hours per day
What is Tokyo like in January?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Tokyo in January?
A light rain jacket
About 60 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 3°C (37°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Tokyo is 2.4°C cooler than December and about as wet as it, which averages 9°C (48°F).
January in Tokyo is 0.6°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages 7°C (44°F).
Daylight in Tokyo in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 10 hours in Tokyo, rising about 06:50 and setting about 16:50 local time.
January ends 37 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 34 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Tokyo
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Tokyo
What to read before you book.
Tokyo weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 60 mm |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 57 mm |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 117 mm |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 134 mm |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 140 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 168 mm |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 157 mm |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 155 mm |
| September | 24°C / 76°F | 221 mm |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 237 mm |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 97 mm |
| December | 9°C / 48°F | 58 mm |
Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Tokyo in January
January climate averages for Tokyo, 1991–2020.
Tokyo averages 6°C (43°F) in January, ranging from about 3°C (37°F) at night to 10°C (50°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 60 mm falls across January, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. January averages 6°C (43°F) against 7°C (44°F) in February — 0.6°C cooler.
January is 2.4°C cooler than December, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours of daylight in mid-January, against 14 hours 34 minutes in June and 9 hours 46 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 06:50 and sunset about 16:50 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 37 minutes longer than it starts.
