Weather in Tokyo for January 2026
Snowfall in Tokyo during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
According to Tokyo snow forecast for January 2026, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Thursday, 29 January.Until now, January 2026 in Tokyo is slightly cooler than the historical average by -0.6 °C.
The forecast for the upcoming days in Tokyo predicts a temperature of 8.5 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Tokyo at the beginning of January is 9.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 8 °C by the end of January.
Tokyo experiences moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 9 rainy days and a total precipitation of 42.2 mm.
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Tokyo Weather January
What’s the Weather Like in Tokyo This January?
Temperatures trend during January in Tokyo
January weather in Tokyo day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Sunny | 8° /2° | 1.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Cloudy | 9° /2° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 10° /3° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 10° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 9° /3° | 5.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 9° /4° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Sunny | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Sunny | 10° /3° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /2° | 2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /2° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Sunny | 12° /2° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Sunny | 12° /4° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /4° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Sunny | 11° /4° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /3° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /2° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /3° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /3° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /3° | 7.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 9° /2° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /3° | 3.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 9° /2° | 3.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Sunny | 8° /1° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /2° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 10° /3° | 2.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /4° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 0.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /2° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Sunny | 7° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Tokyo weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Sunny | Sunny | Cloudy |
| Temperatures | 11°/6° | 9°/3° | 10°/4° |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 42 mm | 58 mm |
| Snowfall | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Wind | 19.9 km/h | 21.6 km/h | 23.8 km/h |
| Humidity | 45% | 45% | 46% |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 9 days | 15 days |
| Snow days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Dry days | 20 days | 22 days | 14 days |
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Tokyo in January - FAQ
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What to pack to Tokyo in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Tokyo 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 Tokyo, 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
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