Weather & climate · Tokyo
Best Time to Visit Japan
May to June
The best time to visit Japan is May to June, when daytime highs in Tokyo are around 23–26°C. July to October are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (31°C by day), January the coldest (1°C at night), and October the wettest with about 246 mm of rain.
31°C
Warmest: August
1°C
Coldest nights: January
1694 mm
Rain per year
246 mm
Wettest: October
Japan weather by month
- Jan9°C1°C80 mm
- Feb10°C1°C75 mm
- Mar13°C4°C124 mm
- Apr18°C9°C135 mm
- May23°C14°C148 mm
- Jun26°C18°C185 mm
- Jul29°C22°C153 mm
- Aug31°C23°C134 mm
- Sep27°C20°C211 mm
- Oct22°C15°C246 mm
- Nov17°C9°C120 mm
- Dec11°C3°C83 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 1°C | 80 mm | 75% | 48% | Fair |
| February | 10°C | 1°C | 75 mm | 76% | 57% | Fair |
| March | 13°C | 4°C | 124 mm | 76% | 61% | Fair |
| April | 18°C | 9°C | 135 mm | 77% | 64% | Fair |
| May | 23°C | 14°C | 148 mm | 79% | 70% | Best time |
| June | 26°C | 18°C | 185 mm | 82% | 81% | Best time |
| July | 29°C | 22°C | 153 mm | 83% | 76% | Good |
| August | 31°C | 23°C | 134 mm | 81% | 65% | Good |
| September | 27°C | 20°C | 211 mm | 82% | 71% | Good |
| October | 22°C | 15°C | 246 mm | 82% | 68% | Good |
| November | 17°C | 9°C | 120 mm | 80% | 57% | Fair |
| December | 11°C | 3°C | 83 mm | 78% | 47% | Fair |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Tokyo (35.68, 139.75). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Japan have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Japan?
May to June. The best time to visit Japan is May to June, when daytime highs in Tokyo are around 23–26°C. July to October are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (31°C by day), January the coldest (1°C at night), and October the wettest with about 246 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Japan?
August, with average highs of 31°C in Tokyo.
What is the coldest month in Japan?
January, when nights drop to about 1°C and days reach 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Japan?
October with about 246 mm; February is the driest (75 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Japan?
December is the least comfortable month on average: 11°C by day and 83 mm of rain.
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