When is the best time to go to Tokyo
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Tokyo, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Tokyo
Tokyo weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tokyo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 43mm | 6.4hrs | 11hrs | 17°C |
January in Tokyo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tokyo, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Tokyo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Tokyo with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 58mm | 6hrs | 11.8hrs | 16°C |
February in Tokyo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tokyo.
February is in the winter in Tokyo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Tokyo with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 95mm | 5.9hrs | 12.8hrs | 16°C |
The weather in March in Tokyo is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tokyo.
March is in the spring in Tokyo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Tokyo with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 119mm | 5.8hrs | 13.9hrs | 17°C |
Tokyo's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tokyo.
April is in the spring in Tokyo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Tokyo with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 132mm | 6.3hrs | 14.9hrs | 20°C |
May is a wet month in Tokyo and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tokyo.
May is in the spring in Tokyo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Tokyo with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 181mm | 4.4hrs | 11hrs | 22°C |
Warm, humid and wet weather often prevails in Tokyo during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tokyo.
June is in the summer in Tokyo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Tokyo with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 128mm | 4.8hrs | 11.8hrs | 25°C |
July in Tokyo is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tokyo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Tokyo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tokyo with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 147mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs | 26°C |
The weather in August in Tokyo is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tokyo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Tokyo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tokyo with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 181mm | 4.2hrs | 13.9hrs | 25°C |
Tokyo's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tokyo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Tokyo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tokyo with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 158mm | 4.7hrs | 14.9hrs | 23°C |
October is a wet month in Tokyo and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tokyo.
October is in the fall / autumn in Tokyo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tokyo with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 84mm | 5.2hrs | 11hrs | 21°C |
November is a a little damp month in Tokyo and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tokyo, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Tokyo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tokyo with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 44mm | 6.1hrs | 11.8hrs | 19°C |
December in Tokyo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tokyo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Tokyo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Tokyo with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Tokyo weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30.8°C 87.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 43mm 1.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 6.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 9.5°C 49.1°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 181mm 7.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
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