In January, Tokyo is very cold, so you need a coat or a jumper. The weather is consistent and you will experience a nice sunny day more often than not. There is almost no snow, but if it snows, train service may be suspended. On this page, I will discuss Tokyo weather data in January. Through this information, I hope you can get an idea of Tokyo weather in January.
Below are articles on the weather in Osaka and Hokkaido in January. If you plan to go to Hokkaido as well as Tokyo, please note that the weather in Hokkaido is quite different from Tokyo.
For winter clothes, please refer to the following article.
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Weather and Clothing in Tokyo in January (general conditions)
Graph: Temperature change in Tokyo in January
※ Based on the data released by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Both high and low temperature data are averages over the past 30 years.
>> Click here for a [quick reference] converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Tokyo in January is pretty cold. There is not much snow like Hokkaido, but there are days when the lowest temperature is below freezing. Even during the day, most people cannot spend much time outside without a coat. The sun sets early and there is a large difference in temperature between daytime and nighttime. A down jacket, scarf and gloves are necessary.
It does not rain much in January. Instead you can expect very beautiful blue skies. Because it does not rain, the air is dry. Some people catch a cold because the temperature is low and the air is dry.
Snow rarely rains, but once does, transportation in the city center will experience confusion.. Since the Shinkansen may be delayed, please try to obtain traffic information on the Internet etc. in times of bad weather.
TWeather and Clothing in Tokyo in Early January
| Maximum temperature (Celsius) | 16.0 |
| Minimum air temperature | -1.4 |
| Total precipitation | 9.5 mm |
| Fine weather ratio | 69 % |
JAN 3, 2016: Crowd of Hatsumode at Asakusa in Tokyo, Hatsumode is the first Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple visit of the Japanese New Year, Tokyo = Shutterstock
In early January, the low temperature in the morning and evening in Tokyo will stay at about 1-2 degrees Celsius. The daytime maximum temperature also stays around 10 degrees Celsius.
At this time, there are many people who go to the shrines and temples for New Year’s prayers. The weather is very nice.
In early January, sunrise time in Tokyo is approximately 6:51 and sunset time is approximately 16:41.
Weather and Clothing in Tokyo in Mid-January
| Maximum temperature (Celsius) | 13.7 |
| Minimum air temperature | -1.6 |
| Total precipitation | 15.0 mm |
| Fine weather ratio | 66 % |
January 14 2018: japanese cross the road on Shibuya street, Tokyo, Japan = Shutterstock
It will be colder in the middle of January. The weather is consistent and you sunny days will remain without change. The air during this time is dry.
Because it is cold and dry, more people will wear a mask to avoid catching a cold.
In mid-January, sunrise time in Tokyo is approximately 6:50 and sunset time is approximately 16:51.
Weather and Clothing in Tokyo in Late January
| Maximum temperature (Celsius) | 12.0 |
| Minimum air temperature | -4.0 |
| Total precipitation | 24.0 mm |
| Fine weather ratio | 65 % |
January 25, 2015. girls in japanese typical dress, Asakusa, Tokyo = Shutterstock
Tokyo is the coldest from late January to early February.
In late January, you can expect the same consistent weather and long-lasting sunny days with very dry air.
In late January, sunrise time in Tokyo is approximately 6:46, and sunset time is approximately 17:01.
※ Sunrise and sunset times are based on the 2019 data released by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. I posted the time of the 5th for the beginning of January, the time of the 15th for the middle of January, and the time of the 25th for the end of January.
Monthly weather in Tokyo
Below are articles about the monthly weather in Tokyo. Click on the month you want to know more about.
| January | February | March |
| April | May | June |
| July | August | September |
| October | November | December |
Weather in tourist destinations around Japan
Below are pages showing the climates of various regions in Japan at the same time of the year.
| Tokyo | Osaka | Kyoto |
| Hokkaido | Sendai | Nagano |
| Nagoya | Hiroshima | Fukuoka |
| Okinawa |
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For more information about Tokyo, please refer to the following articles.
>> Best Things to do in Tokyo : Asakusa, Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Disney etc.
>> Narita Airport! How to get to Tokyo / Explore Terminals 1, 2, 3
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