When to go
The Best Time to Visit Tokyo
Month-by-month climate data for Tokyo, Japan — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Tokyo— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
March–May, October–November. Cherry blossoms in spring, maple foliage and clear blue skies in autumn.
Warmest in Tokyo: Aug (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (9°C / 48°F) · Wettest: Jul (~18 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Tokyo climate, month by month
January
9° / 0°C
~6 rain days
Fair
February
11° / 1°C
~7 rain days
Good
March
15° / 5°C
~12 rain days
Good
April
19° / 10°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
May
23° / 14°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
June
27° / 19°C
~15 rain days
Good
July
31° / 23°C
~18 rain days
Fair
August
32° / 25°C
~14 rain days
Fair
September
28° / 21°C
~15 rain days
Good
October
22° / 14°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
November
18° / 9°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
December
12° / 2°C
~6 rain days
Good
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