When to visit
Yokohama?

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

Yokohama
Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan

The best time to visit Yokohama is April, May, November, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align.some variation climate

Climate score
June
58

Mixed climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
19–25°C
Pleasant nights
Feels like
19–27°C
Slightly humid
Precipitation
210mm
Torrential rain · 14 days
Sunshine
6.5h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
81%
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
77
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun77JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score272634627158535559626340
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyHumidRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyRainyMildCold
Temperature1–9°C2–10°C6–14°C10–18°C15–22°C19–25°C23–29°C25–30°C21–27°C15–21°C10–17°C4–12°C
Feels like-4–5°C-3–6°C1–11°C7–16°C14–22°C19–27°C26–33°C28–34°C23–29°C13–21°C6–15°C0–8°C
Precipitation60mm
6 days
62mm
8 days
146mm
12 days
145mm
11 days
144mm
11 days
210mm
14 days
190mm
16 days
130mm
15 days
212mm
17 days
195mm
13 days
100mm
9 days
61mm
6 days
Sunshine7.7h
☀︎ 77%
7.8h
☀︎ 71%
8.2h
☀︎ 68%
8.2h
☀︎ 63%
8.2h
☀︎ 58%
6.5h
☀︎ 45%
7.7h
☀︎ 54%
10.0h
☀︎ 74%
6.8h
☀︎ 55%
7.0h
☀︎ 62%
7.3h
☀︎ 70%
7.4h
☀︎ 76%
WindN · 26 km/hN · 28 km/hN · 29 km/hE · 29 km/hS · 27 km/hS · 24 km/hS · 24 km/hS · 24 km/hNE · 24 km/hN · 25 km/hN · 24 km/hN · 24 km/h
Humidity (%)64%64%70%73%77%81%83%81%82%77%74%67%
Day length10.1h10.9h12.0h13.1h14.0h14.5h14.3h13.5h12.4h11.3h10.3h9.8h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Chinese New Year Festival (Yokohama Chinatown)
Pikachu Outbreak!
Yokohama Cherry Blossom Viewing
Yokohama Port Opening Festival (Kaikō-sai)
Kanteibyo Festival (Yokohama Chinatown)
Yokohama Autumn Leaves Viewing
Yokohama Christmas Market
Yokohama Sparkling Twilight
Events & Festivals
  • Chinese New Year Festival (Yokohama Chinatown)cultural
    January, February· 50k+ visitors

    Yokohama's Chinatown hosts one of Japan's most vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations with lion dances and parades. Expect…

  • Pikachu Outbreak!festival
    August· 50k+ visitors

    An incredibly popular annual event where thousands of Pikachu characters 'march' and perform throughout Minato Mirai. Ex…

  • Yokohama Cherry Blossom Viewingnature
    March, April· 50k+ visitors

    While not a single festival, Yokohama's parks like Sankeien Garden and Yamashita Park offer beautiful cherry blossom vie…

  • Yokohama Port Opening Festival (Kaikō-sai)festival
    June· 50k+ visitors

    This festival celebrates the opening of Yokohama Port with various events, including a large fireworks display over the…

  • Kanteibyo Festival (Yokohama Chinatown)religious
    September· 5k+ visitors

    A vibrant festival celebrating Guan Yu, the deity enshrined at Kanteibyo Temple, with parades and lion dances. Expect wa…

  • Yokohama Autumn Leaves Viewingnature
    November· 5k+ visitors

    Sankeien Garden and other spots in Yokohama offer beautiful autumn foliage, a popular seasonal attraction. The weather i…

  • Yokohama Christmas Marketholiday
    December· 5k+ visitors

    Inspired by traditional German markets, this event at Akarenga (Red Brick Warehouse) offers festive food, drinks, and cr…

  • Yokohama Sparkling Twilightfestival
    July· 50k+ visitors

    A summer event featuring a spectacular fireworks display over Yokohama Bay, along with parades and street performances.…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Yokohama?

The best time to visit Yokohama is May, November, April, October, with temperatures between 10 °C and 22 °C. The best month is May. May is shoulder season.

What is the weather like in Yokohama?

Yokohama has a climate with an overall score of 5.1/10. Annual temperatures range from 1 °C to 30 °C.

What is the hottest month in Yokohama?

The hottest month in Yokohama is August, with average highs of 30 °C and lows of 25 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Yokohama?

The rainiest month in Yokohama is September, with an average of 212 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Yokohama?

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

When is shoulder season in Yokohama?

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