Best Time to Visit
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
8°
0°
Great
Feb
9°
1°
Great
Mar
12°
4°
Great
Apr
17°
9°
Great
May
22°
14°
Great
Jun
25°
18°
Great
Jul
28°
22°
Great
Aug
30°
24°
Great
Sep
26°
20°
Great
Oct
21°
14°
Good
Nov
16°
8°
Great
Dec
11°
3°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 8°C | 0°C | 6 | 8h | 65% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 9°C | 1°C | 8 | 8h | 65% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 12°C | 4°C | 12 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 17°C | 9°C | 11 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 22°C | 14°C | 11 | 9h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 25°C | 18°C | 15 | 8h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 28°C | 22°C | 13 | 9h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 30°C | 24°C | 11 | 10h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 26°C | 20°C | 14 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 21°C | 14°C | 13 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 16°C | 8°C | 9 | 7h | 65% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 11°C | 3°C | 7 | 7h | 65% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 17°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 21°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
Avg: 21°C high, 14°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 9°C high, 1°C low
Cool to cold at 9°C (48°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 1°C (34°F).
The least favorable time to visit Tokyo is October and January. During this period, you can expect frequent rain.
October
Challenges: frequent rain
January
Challenges: cold weather
February
Challenges: cold weather
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Tokyo during the best travel months (April, May, January), when temperatures range from 8°C to 16°C:
Tokyo has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfa). The warmest month is August with highs of 30°C, while the coldest month is January at just 8°C. Annual rainfall averages 1465mm across approximately 130 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 8 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Low °C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| Rain Days | 6 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Rain mm | 68 | 66 | 111 | 114 | 131 | 166 | 149 | 115 | 189 | 208 | 89 | 59 |
| Sun h/day | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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