Average highs in Tokyo run from 9 °C (48 °F) in January to 31 °C (88 °F) in August. By the numbers, the best months to go are April, May.
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Pick a month
Tokyo climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 48°F | 0°C / 31°F | 5 | 57 mm | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 10°C / 51°F | 1°C / 33°F | 6 | 57 mm | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 14°C / 58°F | 5°C / 40°F | 10 | 139 mm | 11 h 52 min |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 49°F | 9 | 131 mm | 13 h 03 min |
| May | 23°C / 74°F | 14°C / 58°F | 9 | 136 mm | 14 h 02 min |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 18°C / 65°F | 12 | 192 mm | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 13 | 194 mm | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 12 | 145 mm | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 21°C / 69°F | 12 | 215 mm | 12 h 21 min |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 14°C / 57°F | 10 | 193 mm | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 17°C / 62°F | 8°C / 47°F | 8 | 97 mm | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 11°C / 53°F | 2°C / 36°F | 5 | 61 mm | 9 h 45 min |
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Good to know
- Typical daily budget: €60–130 (budget) to €160–330 (mid-range) per person, excluding flights.
- Usually high season: March, April, October, November.
- Where to stay: Shinjuku or Shibuya for energy and trains; Asakusa for old Tokyo and value; Ginza for upmarket.
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FAQ
What is the best month to visit Tokyo?
By weather alone, April, May score best: comfortable temperatures and few rainy days. Peak season is usually March, April, October, November, when rooms cost more.
What is the warmest month in Tokyo?
August, with average highs of 31 °C (88 °F).
What is the rainiest month in Tokyo?
July, with about 13 rainy days.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.