When to visit
Tokyo?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Tokyo
Tokyo Metropolis · Japan

The best weather in Tokyo is from April, May, November, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, May, June.some variation climate

Climate score
June
61

Good climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
19–26°C
Pleasant nights
Feels like
19–28°C
Slightly humid
Precipitation
192mm
Torrential rain · 15 days
Sunshine
6.4h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
79%
Slightly humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
88
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun88JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score272635667261494159636439
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyHumidRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyCool & rainyMildCold
Temperature0–9°C1–10°C5–14°C10–19°C15–23°C19–26°C23–30°C24–31°C21–27°C14–21°C8–17°C3–11°C
Feels like-5–5°C-4–6°C1–11°C7–17°C13–23°C19–28°C26–34°C27–35°C22–30°C13–21°C5–15°C-2–8°C
Precipitation57mm
5 days
57mm
7 days
139mm
12 days
131mm
11 days
136mm
11 days
192mm
15 days
194mm
17 days
145mm
15 days
215mm
17 days
193mm
13 days
97mm
8 days
61mm
6 days
Sunshine7.8h
☀︎ 78%
7.9h
☀︎ 73%
8.1h
☀︎ 68%
8.2h
☀︎ 63%
8.1h
☀︎ 58%
6.4h
☀︎ 44%
7.3h
☀︎ 51%
9.5h
☀︎ 71%
6.5h
☀︎ 52%
6.8h
☀︎ 60%
7.3h
☀︎ 71%
7.5h
☀︎ 77%
WindN · 27 km/hN · 28 km/hN · 29 km/hSE · 30 km/hS · 28 km/hSE · 25 km/hS · 24 km/hSE · 25 km/hNE · 23 km/hN · 23 km/hN · 22 km/hN · 23 km/h
Humidity (%)66%66%69%72%74%79%81%79%82%78%76%70%
Day length10.0h10.9h12.0h13.1h14.0h14.5h14.3h13.5h12.4h11.3h10.3h9.8h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Cherry Blossom Season (Hanami)
Autumn Foliage (Koyo)
Kanda Matsuri
New Year's Celebrations (Shogatsu)
Sanja Matsuri
Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival
Sumo Grand Tournament (Tokyo)
Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo Game Show
Events & Festivals
  • Cherry Blossom Season (Hanami)natureSignature event
    March, April· 500k+ visitors

    Tokyo's most iconic natural spectacle, drawing immense crowds to parks and riversides for 'hanami' (flower viewing). Des…

  • Autumn Foliage (Koyo)nature
    November, December· 500k+ visitors

    Tokyo's parks and gardens transform with vibrant red and gold leaves, attracting many visitors for 'koyo' (autumn leaf v…

  • Kanda Matsurireligious
    May· 50k+ visitors

    One of Tokyo's three great Shinto festivals, featuring elaborate parades and mikoshi processions. Held biennially in odd…

  • New Year's Celebrations (Shogatsu)holiday
    January· 50k+ visitors

    Japan's most important holiday, marked by temple visits (hatsumode), special foods, and family gatherings. Early January…

  • Sanja Matsurireligious
    May· 50k+ visitors

    Tokyo's wildest and most famous Shinto festival, centered around Asakusa Shrine. Held in mid-May, the weather is typical…

  • Sumidagawa Fireworks Festivalfestival
    July· 500k+ visitors

    One of Japan's largest and oldest fireworks festivals, lighting up the Sumida River. Held in late July, expect hot and h…

  • Sumo Grand Tournament (Tokyo)sports
    January, May, September· 5k+ visitors

    Tokyo hosts three of the six annual Grand Sumo Tournaments (January, May, September) at the Ryogoku Kokugikan. The weath…

  • Tokyo Marathonsports
    March· 50k+ visitors

    A prestigious World Marathon Major event, attracting elite runners and enthusiasts globally. Held in early March, the we…

  • Tokyo Game Showcultural
    September· 50k+ visitors

    One of the world's largest video game conventions, showcasing new titles and technology. Held in mid-September, the weat…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Tokyo?

The best weather in Tokyo is from May, April, November, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, April, June (8–26 °C).

What is the weather like in Tokyo?

Tokyo has a climate with an overall score of 5/10. Annual temperatures range from 0 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Tokyo?

The hottest month in Tokyo is August, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 24 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Tokyo?

The rainiest month in Tokyo is September, with an average of 215 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Tokyo?

Peak season in Tokyo is March, July, August, October, November, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Tokyo?

Shoulder season in Tokyo falls in April, May, June, September. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.