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 high | 9°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 47 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.3 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.