Monthly climate guide
Chiba weather in January
With highs near 9°C (48°F) and lows around 1°C (33°F), January feels cool in Chiba. Rainfall averages about 65 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- In Chiba, January is mid-winter.
- Chiba is usually about 2°C warmer than Saitama, 50 km away, in January.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 52% less rain than Chiba's average.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 65%.
January is typically Chiba's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
9°C
48°F
Avg low
1°C
33°F
Rainfall
65 mm
some rain
Humidity
74%
relative
Sky
65%
cloud · often cloudy
Chiba weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 48°F | 1°C / 33°F | 65 mm | 74% | 65% |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | 1°C / 35°F | 74 mm | 75% | 73% |
| March | 14°C / 56°F | 4°C / 40°F | 120 mm | 76% | 70% |
| April | 18°C / 65°F | 9°C / 48°F | 137 mm | 76% | 69% |
| May | 23°C / 74°F | 14°C / 58°F | 141 mm | 78% | 69% |
| June | 26°C / 78°F | 18°C / 65°F | 198 mm | 82% | 81% |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 23°C / 73°F | 158 mm | 83% | 74% |
| August | 31°C / 89°F | 24°C / 75°F | 111 mm | 81% | 60% |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 69°F | 223 mm | 82% | 71% |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 15°C / 59°F | 233 mm | 81% | 74% |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 110 mm | 80% | 72% |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | 3°C / 38°F | 68 mm | 77% | 68% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Chiba?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Chiba →Other Japan cities in January
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Chiba in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Chiba?
January is cool in Chiba, with highs around 9°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Chiba in January?
Average highs are about 9°C (48°F) and average lows about 1°C (33°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Chiba in January?
Chiba typically gets around 65 mm of rain in January — some rain. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Chiba (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.