Tokyo weather in January

January in Tokyo: cold, a little rain — a good time to visit.

#9 of 12 months in Tokyo · #348 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 66/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Tokyo climate normals — January

Daytime high9°C / 47°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low0°C / 33°F
Feels like (high)5°C / 41°F
Rainfall47 mm / 1.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days6 days
Humidity69%💧 humid
Dew point-2°C / 28°F
Sunshine7.6 h/day
Daylight10.1 h
Wind20 km/h / 13 mph
Snowfall1.3 cm / 0.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)80🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Tokyo in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Tokyo?
January in Tokyo: cold, a little rain — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Tokyo on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
What is the weather like in Tokyo in January?
In January, Tokyo averages a daily high of 8.5°C and a low of 0.3°C, with about 47.1 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Tokyo in January?
Tokyo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 80 in January.
Does it snow in Tokyo in January?
Tokyo sees roughly 1.3 cm of snowfall in January.

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