Weather
Weather in Tokyo by month
The best time to visit is April–July and November, with average highs of 17–29°C and moderate rain. August is the warmest month (about 31°C by day) and January the coolest (1°C at night); October is the wettest (around 246 mm of rain) and February the driest.
Tokyo weather by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr★ | May★ | Jun★ | Jul★ | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov★ | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 9° 1° | 10° 1° | 13° 4° | 18° 9° | 23° 14° | 26° 18° | 29° 22° | 31° 23° | 27° 20° | 22° 14° | 17° 9° | 11° 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 80 | 75 | 124 | 135 | 148 | 185 | 153 | 134 | 211 | 246 | 120 | 83 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Tokyo month by month
January
9°/ 1°Chilly
80 mm · fairly dryPack: Winter coat and warm layers
Good trips this month
Chilly and fairly dry: around 9°C by day and 1°C at night, with about 80 mm of rain.
February
10°/ 1°Chilly
75 mm · fairly dryPack: Winter coat and warm layers
Good trips this month
Chilly and fairly dry: around 10°C by day and 1°C at night, with about 75 mm of rain.
March
13°/ 4°Cool
124 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 13°C by day and 4°C at night, with about 124 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
April
18°/ 9°Mild
135 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 18°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 135 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
May
23°/ 14°Mild
148 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 23°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 148 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
June
26°/ 18°Warm
185 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 26°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 185 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
July
29°/ 22°Warm
153 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 29°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 153 mm of rain.
August
31°/ 23°Hot
134 mm · some rainPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Good trips this month
Hot and some rain: around 31°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 134 mm of rain.
September
27°/ 20°Warm
211 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 27°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 211 mm of rain.
- This month
October
22°/ 14°Mild
246 mm · wetPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and wet: around 22°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 246 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
November
17°/ 9°Cool
120 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 17°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 120 mm of rain.
December
11°/ 3°Chilly
83 mm · fairly dryPack: Winter coat and warm layers
Good trips this month
Chilly and fairly dry: around 11°C by day and 3°C at night, with about 83 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Tokyo
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
What's the weather like in Tokyo in October?
Mild and wet: around 22°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 246 mm of rain. Pack: Light layers and a light jacket, umbrella.
When is the best time for sightseeing in Tokyo?
April–May and November: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for boat trips in Tokyo?
April–August: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Tokyo?
August: average highs of about 31°C and lows of 23°C.
Which month has the most rain in Tokyo?
How cold does Tokyo get?
In January, the coolest month, days average 9°C and nights 1°C. Frost is rare.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Tokyo Things To Do