Best Time to Visit Tokyo
Best time: Aug, May, Apr, Nov.
Aug is warmest (29.7°C high); Oct is rainiest (211 mm).
Tokyo weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.2 | -0.4 | 67 | 8.2 |
| Feb | 9.1 | 0.2 | 63 | 8.3 |
| Mar | 12.4 | 3.6 | 114 | 8.3 |
| Apr | 17.3 | 8.7 | 113 | 8.9 |
| May | 21.7 | 14 | 131 | 8.9 |
| Jun | 24.6 | 18.1 | 164 | 7.6 |
| Jul | 28.2 | 22.1 | 151 | 8.5 |
| Aug | 29.7 | 23.4 | 114 | 9.8 |
| Sep | 26 | 20.1 | 185 | 7.9 |
| Oct | 20.6 | 14.1 | 211 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 15.5 | 8.1 | 90 | 7 |
| Dec | 10.6 | 2.5 | 60 | 7.4 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: AugMayAprNov
Beaches: AugJulSep
Hiking: DecNovAprMay
Sightseeing: AprNovMayAug
Tokyo quick facts
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- Yen (JPY)
- Language
- Japanese
- Plug / voltage
- A & B · 100 V
- Dialing code
- +81
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
Aug, May, Apr, Nov.
What is the rainiest month?
Oct, about 211 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 29.7°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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