JapanThe weather in January in Tokyo
It's cold in January in Tokyo with an average temperature of 6°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and -1°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Tokyo, Japan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 18°C in 2020, Tokyo reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -12°C to a highest value of 8°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Tokyo is 13°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 45 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 19 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in January for Tokyo
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tokyo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Tokyo | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 6°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 8°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -4°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 45 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 19 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 10 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Tokyo with cold temps, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights around -1°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 6°C, with nights around -1°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Tokyo is around 6°C, while nighttime temps are about -2°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Tokyo, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Tokyo
Temperature in January in Tokyo over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Tokyo, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Tokyo
Total precipitation in January in Tokyo over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Tokyo
Snowfall in January in Tokyo per year
Daily UV index in January in Tokyo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Tokyo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Tokyo by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tokyo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.