Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
49°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Tokyo
Japan · East Asia
Cold days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
49°F
Lows around 38°F
Precipitation
7 days/mo
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
23%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 39° and nights feel near 31°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
59%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy January days can feel brisker in open spots.
10 mphJanuary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 48°F, easing to about 45°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning42°F
Rain9%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday47°F
Rain10%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon48°F
Rain11%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening45°F
Rain10%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 38 | 2.6 | 7 | 8.0 | 64 |
| Feb | 50 | 39 | 2.9 | 9 | 8.0 | 65 |
| Mar | 55 | 45 | 4.8 | 12 | 8.1 | 67 |
| Apr | 63 | 54 | 4.8 | 11 | 8.8 | 72 |
| May | 70 | 62 | 5.3 | 12 | 8.9 | 76 |
| Jun | 75 | 69 | 6.6 | 14 | 7.7 | 81 |
| Jul | 82 | 75 | 5.6 | 11 | 8.8 | 83 |
| Aug | 85 | 77 | 4.2 | 11 | 10.0 | 81 |
| Sep | 80 | 72 | 6.7 | 13 | 8.0 | 79 |
| Oct | 70 | 62 | 7.6 | 13 | 7.1 | 76 |
| Nov | 62 | 52 | 3.9 | 10 | 6.9 | 72 |
| Dec | 53 | 43 | 2.5 | 7 | 7.3 | 67 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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