Weather in Shinjuku for January 2026
Until now, January 2026 in Shinjuku has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 9.5 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.5 °C).
The forecast for the upcoming days in Shinjuku predicts a temperature of 7.9 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Shinjuku at the beginning of January is 9.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 7.7 °C by the end of January.
With an average of 4 rainy days, Shinjuku experiences minimal rainfall in January.
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Shinjuku Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Shinjuku
January weather in Shinjuku day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Cloudy | 10° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 9° /5° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Cloudy | 9° /5° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Overcast | 12° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 10° /6° | 22.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Sunny | 11° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 12° /4° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Cloudy | 12° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 10° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Sunny | 13° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Cloudy | 12° /8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 10° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 8° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 9° /6° | 5.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /6° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Cloudy | 9° /6° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Cloudy | 8° /5° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /6° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /5° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /4° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /5° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /5° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /4° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /4° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Sunny | 6° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Shinjuku weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy |
| Temperatures | 13°/8° | 10°/6° | 10°/5° |
| Rainfall | 5 mm | 60 mm | 18 mm |
| Wind | 32 km/h | 30.4 km/h | 32.3 km/h |
| Humidity | 52% | 52% | 50% |
| Rainy days | 1 days | 4 days | 3 days |
| Dry days | 30 days | 27 days | 25 days |
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Shinjuku in January - FAQ
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What to pack to Shinjuku in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Shinjuku in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Shinjuku, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
Shinjuku snow forecast January 2026
January rainfall patterns in Shinjuku
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