Best time to visit Tokyo
Tokyo has its best weather in April, May, and November. Peak season is March and April. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for May and November.
Tokyo weather by month
Average daily high and low, rainy days (1 mm or more) and hours of sunshine per day, 2015 to 2024.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rain days | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F | 32°F | 2.2 in | 5 | 7.8 h |
| February | 51°F | 34°F | 2.2 in | 7 | 7.9 h |
| March | 58°F | 40°F | 5.5 in | 12 | 8.1 h |
| April | 66°F | 49°F | 5.2 in | 12 | 8.6 h |
| May | 74°F | 58°F | 5.4 in | 11 | 8.9 h |
| June | 79°F | 65°F | 7.6 in | 15 | 8.2 h |
| July | 86°F | 73°F | 7.6 in | 16 | 8.7 h |
| August | 88°F | 76°F | 5.7 in | 14 | 10 h |
| September | 81°F | 69°F | 8.5 in | 15 | 7.4 h |
| October | 71°F | 58°F | 7.6 in | 12 | 7 h |
| November | 62°F | 47°F | 3.8 in | 10 | 7.3 h |
| December | 53°F | 37°F | 2.4 in | 7 | 7.5 h |
Tokyo month by month
Tokyo in January
Highs around 48°F, lows near 32°F. About 5 rainy days and 7.8 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherTokyo in February
Highs around 51°F, lows near 34°F. About 7 rainy days and 7.9 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherTokyo in March
Highs around 58°F, lows near 40°F. About 12 rainy days and 8.1 h of sunshine a day.
Cherry blossom season
Mixed weatherPeak seasonTokyo in April
Highs around 66°F, lows near 49°F. About 12 rainy days and 8.6 h of sunshine a day.
Cherry blossom season · Golden Week
Best weatherPeak seasonTokyo in May
Highs around 74°F, lows near 58°F. About 11 rainy days and 8.9 h of sunshine a day.
Golden Week
Best weatherTokyo in June
Highs around 79°F, lows near 65°F. About 15 rainy days and 8.2 h of sunshine a day.
Rainy season
Mixed weatherTokyo in July
Highs around 86°F, lows near 73°F. About 16 rainy days and 8.7 h of sunshine a day.
Rainy season · Sumida River Fireworks
Hardest monthTokyo in August
Highs around 88°F, lows near 76°F. About 14 rainy days and 10 h of sunshine a day.
Typhoon season
Hardest monthTokyo in September
Highs around 81°F, lows near 69°F. About 15 rainy days and 7.4 h of sunshine a day.
Typhoon season
Mixed weatherTokyo in October
Highs around 71°F, lows near 58°F. About 12 rainy days and 7 h of sunshine a day.
Typhoon season
Mixed weatherTokyo in November
Highs around 62°F, lows near 47°F. About 10 rainy days and 7.3 h of sunshine a day.
Autumn foliage
Best weatherTokyo in December
Highs around 53°F, lows near 37°F. About 7 rainy days and 7.5 h of sunshine a day.
Good weather
Seasons and events
- Mar and Apr
Cherry blossom season
Blossoms cover Tokyo from late March to early April. Full bloom usually comes one week to 10 days after flowering starts.
Source: Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (GO TOKYO) - Apr and May
Golden Week
Holiday run from the end of April to early May. Packed trains and hotels are the norm.
Source: Japan National Tourism Organization - Jun and Jul
Rainy seasonWeather risk
The Kanto-Koshin rainy season normally runs from about 7 June to 19 July.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency - Jul
Sumida River Fireworks
Held on the last Saturday of July near Asakusa. Nearly a million people attend each year.
Source: Japan National Tourism Organization - Aug–Oct
Typhoon seasonWeather risk
Typhoons approach the Kanto-Koshin region most often in September, followed by August and October.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency - Nov
Autumn foliage
November is the month for autumn leaves in Tokyo. Mt. Takao's maple festival runs from mid-November to early December.
Source: Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (GO TOKYO)
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Questions about visiting Tokyo
May scores highest for weather in Tokyo, with highs around 74°F and about 11 rainy days. The best stretch of the year is April, May, and November.
September is the wettest month in Tokyo, with about 8.5 in of rain over 15 days. January is the driest, with about 2.2 in.
Peak season is March and April, according to Japan National Tourism Organization. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for May and November.
August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with average highs of 88°F. January is the coolest, at 48°F.
Climate figures are monthly averages of daily ERA5 reanalysis data for 2015 to 2024, retrieved from Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). The verdict scores each month on temperature, humidity, rain and daylight, and marks months with typhoons, hurricanes or monsoon rain down.
