Planning a Trip to Tokyo? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Tokyo, Japan and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Tokyo's climate swings dramatically across the year — crisp, dry winters give way to a sodden warm season before autumn pulls temperatures back to something comfortable. The city's café culture earns its keep in January, when highs barely reach 9°C and ducking into a warm coffee shop between temple visits becomes part of the rhythm. Rainfall peaks sharply in the warmer months, with September averaging 209mm of rain, so timing genuinely matters here.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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20°C
Avg. high
12°C
Avg. low
1590mm
Yearly rainfall
5
Best months
Travel Window Score · 6.7/10
Tokyo's best travel month is November — around 9 rain days and daytime highs near 17°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
9°
0°
52mm
Jan
11°
1°
56mm
Feb
14°
5°
141mm
Mar
19°
10°
132mm
Apr
23°
15°
154mm
May
26°
19°
196mm
Jun
30°
23°
173mm
Jul
32°
25°
142mm
Aug
28°
21°
209mm
Sep
22°
14°
197mm
Oct
17°
8°
87mm
Nov
11°
2°
51mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Tokyo
Tokyo typically has the most favorable weather for travel during February, April, May, November, December, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Tokyo
February, April, May, November, December offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring Tokyo's parks and gardens on foot, with temperatures ranging from pleasantly cool to warmly mild — far easier than the oppressive highs of August, which can reach 32°C. December is the driest month of the year at just 51mm, making late-year visits especially reliable for outdoor plans.
The best time to visit Tokyo is February, April, May, November, December, when daytime highs average around 16°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 96mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. December is typically the driest of these months, with only around 51mm of precipitation.
August combines the year's highest temperatures — highs around 32°C — with heavy rainfall near 142mm, making extended outdoor sightseeing genuinely uncomfortable.
Tokyo Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings mild weather to Tokyo, with highs averaging 19°C and lows around 10°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 427mm total with roughly 12 rainy days per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings warm weather to Tokyo, with highs averaging 29°C and lows around 22°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 511mm total with roughly 15 rainy days per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings mild weather to Tokyo, with highs averaging 22°C and lows around 14°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 493mm total with roughly 12 rainy days per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings cool weather to Tokyo, with highs averaging 10°C and lows around 1°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 159mm total with roughly 6 rainy days per month.
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Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →