Tokyo weather in January
In January, Tokyo has an average high of 9.8°C (50°F) and an average low of 1.2°C (34°F). Expect about 5 rainy days (60 mm, 2.4 in of rain for the month) and snowfall on about 3 days. Daytime highs are 2.2°C cooler than in December.
| Average high | 9.8°C / 50°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 1.2°C / 34°F |
| Daily average | 5.4°C / 42°F |
| Rain | 60 mm / 2.4 in |
| Rainy days (1 mm or more) | 5 days |
| Sunshine | 193 hours in the month |
| Days with snowfall | 3 days (4 cm in total) |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Japan Meteorological Agency's Tokyo weather station. Individual years vary.
What's in bloom in January
- Plum blossoms: typically open around January 22.
What to wear
A warm jacket or light down coat, plus layers. Mornings and evenings are chilly.
Tokyo month by month
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Other cities in January
| City | High / low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 9° / 2°C | 6 |
| Osaka | 10° / 3°C | 6 |
| Nara | 9° / 1°C | 6 |
| Hiroshima | 10° / 2°C | 6 |
| Fukuoka | 10° / 4°C | 9 |
| Nagoya | 9° / 1°C | 5 |
| Sendai | 6° / -1°C | 6 |
| Sapporo | -0° / -6°C | 18 |
| Naha | 20° / 15°C | 10 |
See Japan weather in January for all regions.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals 1991–2020 and phenological observations (processed by Japan Bloom Calendar). Not a forecast.