Weather in January 2025

Japan weather in January 2025

The weather in Japan in January is very cold with temperatures between 2°C and 9°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Japan during the month of January. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

You can expect a few days of snow in Japan during January. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Japan.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Japan in January 2025.

If you’re planning to visit Japan in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Japan before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
9° / 2°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
5
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
4
Dry Days
Dry Days
22
Rainfall
Rainfall
90
mm
10.4
Sun Hours
10.4
Hrs

Japan annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 9° / 2° 5 22 4 90 mm
Bad
February 10° / 3° 6 18 5 127 mm
Bad
March 13° / 6° 8 22 1 192 mm
Bad
April 18° / 10° 7 23 0 201 mm
Ok
May 23° / 16° 8 23 0 190 mm
Good
June 25° / 19° 8 22 0 258 mm
Good
July 29° / 24° 8 23 0 192 mm
Ok
August 31° / 25° 7 24 0 158 mm
Ok
September 27° / 21° 8 22 0 248 mm
Good
October 22° / 15° 7 24 0 286 mm
Ok
November 17° / 11° 5 25 0 121 mm
Good
December 12° / 5° 5 25 1 99 mm
Ok
Temperatures in Japan in January
Rain in Japan in January

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Weather in Japan in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Japan in January?
The average temperature in Japan in January is 2/9° C.
What is the chance of rain in Japan in January?
On average, there are 5 rainy days in Japan during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit Japan?
The weather in Japan in January is bad.
Can it snow in Japan in January?
On average, there are 4 snowy days in Japan in January.
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