Japan in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Japan in january 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of january for most popular cities in Japan. These forecasts are statistics for january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in january in Tokyo
very bad weather 24.2cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
61% of time
20%
8%
5%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
22%
7%
6%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
28%
8%
8%
Weather at 3am
43°F
56%
24%
9%
6%
Where to go in Japan in january?
Where to go in Japan in january: destination map
Where to go in each region in january?
| Chūbu (Nagoya, Kanazawa, Nagano...) | 23°F to 52°F | 3 à 21 days | 54°F to 63°F | very bad weather |
| Chūgoku (Hiroshima, Okayama, Izumo...) | 45°F to 49°F | 2 à 13 days | 58°F to 61°F | very bad weather* |
| Hokkaidō (Sapporo (Hokkaido), Hakodate, Abashiri...) | 22°F to 34°F | 2 à 12 days | 32°F to 47°F | very bad weather |
| Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe...) | 43°F to 54°F | 3 à 12 days | 58°F to 65°F | very bad weather* |
| Kantō (Tokyo, Hakone, Nikko...) | 40°F to 52°F | 2 à 5 days | 58°F to 65°F | very bad weather* |
| Kyushu (Fukuoka, Kagoshima (Kyushu), Nagasaki...) | 47°F to 65°F | 3 à 8 days | 61°F to 72°F | bad weather* |
| Ogasawara (Ogasawara Islands...) | 68°F | 5 days | good weather | |
| Okinawa (Naha, Nago, Miyakojima...) | 67°F to 70°F | 7 à 13 days | 72°F to 77°F | tolerable weather* |
| Shikoku (Kochi, Tokushima, Takamatsu...) | 47°F to 54°F | 3 à 4 days | 61°F to 65°F | very bad weather* |
| Tōhoku (Sendai (Honshu), Aomori, Akita...) | 31°F to 43°F | 2 à 16 days | 49°F to 58°F | very bad weather |
Where should you go in Japan in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Japan in january ranges from tolerable to very bad depending on the region and city.
Most of the Japanese communities face the cold that has already installed itself and characterize the days one after the other. Even if the period is the least humid of the whole year, one can still expect a few days of precipitation that can be seen through snowfall or rain - depending on the region. Aside from the island of Okinawa, which enjoys a pleasantly gentle atmosphere - the weather in Japan throughout January is rather unfavorable.
Northern Japan throughout January
Hokkaido and Honshu, the largest island of the Japanese archipelago, are characterized by cold days and abundant snowfall. It also happens that the sky is covered with a sheet of heavy clouds more often; the beautiful sunny days are rare. However, this abundant snow is the delight of sports enthusiasts gliding over the powder - who arrive in masses at the ski resorts.
The Center of Honshu Island throughout January
Most of the localities in the eastern part of Honshu Island have climatic conditions characterized by mild temperatures and several days of sunshine. Such is why in this region, the weather throughout January in Japan is rather mild - despite the freshness of the atmosphere.
The cities in the center of the island, like Kyoto, are dominated by the alternation of beautiful sunny days and relatively abundant snowfall, favored by the surrounding mountains.
Southern Japan and the Ryükyü Islands throughout January
With temperatures that are rather mild and the alternation of beautiful sunny days with relatively cloudy ones, the climate throughout January in Japan in the southern Japanese archipelago is rather pleasant. However, if wearing warm clothes is important on the island of Kyushu, one can go without such in Okinawa and most of the Ryükyü islands - which have a rather warm atmosphere despite the rain.
Climate in Japan in january
Climate in Tokyo in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Tokyo is 47°F (maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 41°F). The climate is rather cold in that locality in january, but it is endurable by dressing warm. With 2.2in over 3 days, rainfall can happen for your trip. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a bad weather, january is not the best time to go in Tokyo in Japan.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 61°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||
| Humidity | 67% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||
| Length of day | 10:01 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Fukuoka in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Fukuoka is 45°F (maximum temperature is 50°F and minimum temperature is 41°F). The climate is relatively cool in that area in the month of january, but it is livable when dressing warm. With 4.4in over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a bad weather, january is not recommended month to go in this city in Japan.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 61°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||
| Length of day | 10:10 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Hiroshima in january
In january, the mean temperature in Hiroshima is 41°F (maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 36°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in january. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 3.6in over 4 days, rainfall can happen throughout your holidays. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 58°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||
| Length of day | 10:06 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Kochi in january
In january, the mean temperature in Kochi is 47°F (maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is fairly cold around this city in january, but it is tolerable by dressing warm. With 2.6in over 3 days, rain may occur throughout your holidays. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 63°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||
| Length of day | 10:11 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Kyoto in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 34°F (for an average temperature of 40°F). The climate is rather cold in that locality in the month of january. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 3.9in over 6 days, rainfall can happen during your journey. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||
| Length of day | 10:03 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Japan in january
| Tokyo in january | very bad weather |
| Fukuoka in january | very bad weather |
| Hiroshima in january | very bad weather |
| Kochi in january | very bad weather |
| Kyoto in january | very bad weather |
| Nagoya in january | very bad weather |
| Okinawa in january | tolerable weather |
| Osaka in january | very bad weather |
| Sapporo (Hokkaido) in january | very bad weather |
| Abashiri in january | very bad weather |
| Akita in january | very bad weather |
| Aomori in january | very bad weather |
| Hakodate in january | very bad weather |
| Hakone in january | very bad weather |
| Ogasawara Islands in january | good weather |
| Izumo in january | very bad weather |
| Kagoshima (Kyushu) in january | bad weather |
| Kanazawa in january | very bad weather |
| Kobe in january | very bad weather |
| Miyakojima in january | bad weather |
| Nagano in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for Japan in january:
Weather data for Japan in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Japan. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Japan can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Japan.