Tokyo temperature in January: Average high of 10.2°C (50°F); average low of 1.8°C (35°F). Not only does the sun rise very late, January is also the coldest month of the Japanese year.
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The remainder of January is a good time for visiting Japan, as the weather is usually sunny and dry and sightseeing spots are not very crowded (except possibly around Chinese New Year). Only in northern Japan and along the Sea of Japan coast, there is lots of snowfall, and conditions are good for winter sports.
Though this period tends to be humid and drizzly, it's one of the best times to enjoy the popular tourist spots without the crowds. Japan is also quieter between January and March, making it a perfect time to pair sightseeing with snow sports and onsen visits.
We think you'll be surprised by all the exciting things to do in Japan in winter. Plus, we'll let you in on average winter temperatures around the country, as well as what to pack for the winter months. With powdery snow and plenty of things to do indoors and outside, Japan makes the perfect winter destination.
What time of year is best to visit Japan? In short, you'll have the best chance of comfortable weather and fewer crowds in early spring (March – early April) and in autumn (late October – November).
The ideal duration to explore Tokyo is at least 5 days to discover the main areas of the city and the outskirts of the prefecture. To explore Japan's best, spend at least 2 weeks here. Even then, you will realize that there are so many things to discover in Japan.
April. Besides autumn, April is often considered the best time to visit Japan because the cherry blossom are in bloom and the weather is pleasantly mild.
Japan has a reputation as an expensive place to travel to, but it's an image that doesn't hold up on the ground. With a little strategy, a visit can be very reasonable – budget-friendly, even. Many of the country's major sights, for example, cost nothing, and free festivals take place year-round.
The best time to visit Japan is between March and May and between September and November as it's both warm and dry between these periods. However, the joys of springtime and the iconic blooming of the cherry blossoms in Japan are no secret, which means you'll be sharing the space with plenty of other travellers.