Best Time to Visit Tokyo
Japan · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Tokyo is April to May and November to December, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. August is the hottest month, with average highs of 31°C (88°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 1°C (34°F). Rain is heaviest in October, at about 224 mm (8.8 in), and lightest in January, at 67 mm (2.6 in). July is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Tokyo weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C 49°F | 1°C 34°F | 67 mm | 5 | 75% | 5.9 | Fair 6 |
| February | 10°C 50°F | 2°C 35°F | 81 mm | 8 | 75% | 5.3 | Fair 6 |
| March | 14°C 57°F | 5°C 40°F | 127 mm | 11 | 76% | 5.1 | Fair 5.5 |
| April | 18°C 65°F | 9°C 48°F | 148 mm | 12 | 77% | 5.1 | Fair 6.4 |
| May | 23°C 73°F | 14°C 57°F | 161 mm | 13 | 79% | 4.7 | Fair 6.3 |
| June | 26°C 78°F | 18°C 65°F | 207 mm | 16 | 82% | 3 | Poor 3.7 |
| July | 30°C 85°F | 23°C 73°F | 166 mm | 16 | 84% | 3.6 | Poor 2.6 |
| August | 31°C 88°F | 24°C 75°F | 145 mm | 15 | 82% | 5.2 | Poor 3 |
| September | 28°C 82°F | 21°C 70°F | 217 mm | 15 | 82% | 4 | Poor 4.3 |
| October | 22°C 72°F | 15°C 59°F | 224 mm | 14 | 82% | 4 | Fair 5.9 |
| November | 17°C 63°F | 9°C 48°F | 112 mm | 11 | 80% | 5.1 | Good 7.1 |
| December | 12°C 53°F | 4°C 38°F | 77 mm | 7 | 77% | 5.9 | Good 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
The best time to visit Tokyo is April to May and November to December, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Tokyo?
August is the hottest month in Tokyo, with an average high of 31°C (88°F).
What is the coldest month in Tokyo?
January is the coldest month in Tokyo, with an average low of 1°C (34°F).
What is the rainiest month in Tokyo?
October is the wettest month, with about 224 mm (8.8 in) of rain. January is the driest, with 67 mm (2.6 in).
Nearby destinations
- Kawasaki19 km · best April to May and November to December
- Saitama25 km · best November
- Yokohama29 km · best November
- Nagoya259 km · best November
- Sendai305 km · best May
- Kyoto365 km · best April to May and October to November
- Nara370 km · best November
- Osaka397 km · best November
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