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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

broken clouds

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

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