What to pack for Yokohama in January
- a warm coat, hat and gloves
- a packable rain layer
Humidity averages 64%; max daily wind around 26 km/h. Snow falls on about 1.2 days.
How January compares
Best months in Yokohama: April–May & October–November. See the full best time to visit Yokohama guide.
Yokohama in January: the details
In January, Yokohama sees average daytime highs of 9°C (49°F) and overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Rainfall totals roughly 50 mm across 6 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.5 hours per day with 9.9 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 64%.
In context: January is the coldest month of the year and the driest in Yokohama. The sunniest month is August (10.7 h/day).
| Metric | January average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 9°C / 49°F |
| Overnight low | 1°C / 34°F |
| Rainfall | 50 mm over 6 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h/day (9.9 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 64% |
| Travel score | 5.1 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Yokohama, Japan (35.43, 139.65) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Yokohama in January?
Daytime highs in Yokohama in January average 9°C (49°F); nights drop to about 1°C.
Does it rain in Yokohama in January?
Expect around 6 rainy days and 50 mm of rainfall in January.
Is January a good time to visit Yokohama?
January is a fair shoulder-season month in Yokohama — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 5.1/10. The best months are April–May & October–November.
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