Temperature in Japan in January 2026

Up north, Hokkaido welcomes travelers with true winter conditions. Temperatures can drop as low as –12°C, rarely rising above –4°C, which is exactly why the region is famous for snow festivals and powdery landscapes. Shirakawa-go, meanwhile, becomes a postcard of winter. With temperatures ranging from -4°C to 1°C

The winter cold becomes less severe as you move south. Cities such as Tokyo and Hiroshima remain cool but comfortable, with average temperatures ranging from 1°C to 10°C and 2°C to 10°C. Temperatures in Hakone, where mountains and hot springs define the experience, range between -3°C and 8°C. Kyoto remained slightly warmer, ranging from 2°C to 9°C.

Travelers visiting Japan in January, don’t forget to prepare your winter outfits and stay warm.

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