August in Tokyo averages highs of 31 °C (88 °F) and lows of 24 °C (75 °F), with about 12 rainy days and 13 h 30 min of daylight.
August weather in Tokyo at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Tokyo?
Tough month: hot and wet. August is usually low season in Tokyo: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
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 August 2026
- Tue 11 Aug: Mountain Day (山の日) public holiday
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 August
With frequent rain in August, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- teamLab Planets or Borderless — timed tickets indoors
- Tsukiji Outer Market — breakfast indoors
- 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
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 August
- Light, breathable clothes, a hat and a water bottle: highs reach 31 °C (88 °F), so plan indoor time around midday.
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 12 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. August is usually low season in Tokyo: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 32° / 24° | 10 | Tough month |
| Bangkok | 32° / 26° | 22 | Tough month |
| Singapore | 29° / 25° | 22 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Tokyo?
By the numbers, August is a tough month: hot and wet, with average highs of 31 °C (88 °F) and about 12 rainy days. August is usually low season in Tokyo: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are April, May.
How warm is Tokyo in August?
Average highs are 31 °C (88 °F) and lows 24 °C (75 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in August?
Expect about 12 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 145 mm in total. It is the 4th wettest 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.