April in Tokyo averages highs of 19 °C (66 °F) and lows of 9 °C (49 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 13 h 03 min of daylight.
April weather in Tokyo at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Tokyo?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. April is usually high season in Tokyo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
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.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Wed 29 Apr: Shōwa Day (昭和の日) public holiday
- Cherry blossoms usually linger into early April event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Tokyo in April
April's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Senso-ji and Asakusa — early morning outdoors
- Shibuya Crossing and Shibuya Sky — dusk outdoors
- Meiji Shrine and Harajuku outdoors
- Shinjuku Gyoen — gardens, great in blossom season outdoors
- teamLab Planets or Borderless — timed tickets indoors
- Tsukiji Outer Market — breakfast indoors
Where to stay: Shinjuku or Shibuya for energy and trains; Asakusa for old Tokyo and value; Ginza for upmarket.
What to pack for Tokyo in April
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 19 °C (66 °F), nights near 9 °C (49 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 9 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Tokyo costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–130 | €160–330 |
Excluding flights. April is usually high season in Tokyo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 19° / 8° | 10 | Good time to go |
| Bangkok | 34° / 27° | 8 | Tough month |
| Singapore | 30° / 25° | 25 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Tokyo?
By the numbers, April is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 19 °C (66 °F) and about 9 rainy days. April is usually high season in Tokyo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are April, May.
How warm is Tokyo in April?
Average highs are 19 °C (66 °F) and lows 9 °C (49 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in April?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 131 mm in total. It is the 6th driest month of the year in Tokyo.
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.