Tokyo · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 48°F, low 32°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
48° / 32°F
Humidity
67%
Rain days
8/mo
Wind
16 mph
What January feels like in Tokyo
Sunrise
06:48
Mid-month average
Sunset
16:51
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Tokyo in January
The kit for January in Tokyo: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-4° avg high
-1 rain days
Tokyo in December →
January
48°F avg high
8 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-2° avg high
-2 rain days
Tokyo in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Tokyo in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Tokyo in January?+
Average high 48°F, average low 32°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Tokyo?+
Compared to December (avg high 52°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 50°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Tokyo in January?+
Expect about 8 measurable rain days in January, on average.