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Tokyo Weather in January
Japan · winter in the Northern Hemisphere / summer in Southern Hemisphere
Avg High
50°F
10°C
Avg Low
37°F
3°C
Rainfall
2.1 in (53mm)
Sunshine
6.0 hrs/day
What to Expect
Dry and cold. Clear skies with excellent Mt. Fuji views. Low crowds.
Current Weather in Tokyo Right Now

73°F
Broken Clouds
Feels like 73°F · H 76°F / L 71°F
Is January a Good Time to Visit Tokyo?
Tokyo has dramatic seasonal swings. Cherry blossom season (late March–April) and autumn foliage (October–November) are spectacular. Summers are brutally hot and humid with typhoon risk. Winters are mild and dry with occasional snow.
✓ Best months:March, April, October, November
What to Pack for Tokyo in January
- ✓Portable umbrella for rainy season (June)
- ✓Cooling towel and hand fan for summer
- ✓Comfortable walking shoes for all seasons
- ✓Layers for unpredictable spring/fall