Best Time to Visit Tokyo
Japan · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Tokyo are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Tokyo sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in January (around 10°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1598mm — October is typically the wettest month (~235mm) and February the driest (~57mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from March to October — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
January is the sunniest month, with about 193 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 1°C | 60mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 11° / 2°C | 57mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 14° / 5°C | 116mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 19° / 10°C | 134mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 24° / 15°C | 140mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 26° / 19°C | 168mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 30° / 22°C | 156mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 31° / 24°C | 155mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 28° / 20°C | 225mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 22° / 15°C | 235mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 17° / 9°C | 96mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 12° / 4°C | 58mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Tokyo?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Tokyo are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Tokyo?
- August is typically the hottest month in Tokyo, with average daytime highs around 31°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Tokyo?
- October is usually the wettest month, with around 235mm of precipitation.