Best time to visit Tokyo
The best months to visit Tokyo are May, October and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
May, October and June score best for Tokyo weather:
- May22° / 15°CMay is green and comfortable after Golden Week, strong for Yamanote neighborhood-hopping before the humid rainy season.
- June25° / 19°CJune is rainy-season Tokyo; carry a small umbrella and use covered station complexes in Shinjuku, Tokyo Station, and Ginza.
- October21° / 15°COctober is cooler but still rainy, with excellent neighborhood-walking weather between storm systems.
Get a Tokyo plan you can trust — matched to the month you pick, with every place checked for hours, closures, and booking needs.
- Free. No account.
- Ready in about 30 seconds.
30% off a Going membership after you build your plan.
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Tokyo weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 1° | 63 | 11 | 10h | 11° |
| February | 10° | 2° | 62 | 11 | 11h | 11° |
| March | 13° | 5° | 110 | 16 | 11h | 12° |
| April | 18° | 10° | 116 | 16 | 13h | 15° |
| MayBest weather | 22° | 15° | 131 | 16 | 14h | 19° |
| JuneBest weather | 25° | 19° | 154 | 19 | 14h | 23° |
| July | 29° | 23° | 152 | 18 | 15h | 27° |
| August | 31° | 25° | 108 | 18 | 14h | 28° |
| September | 27° | 21° | 178 | 19 | 13h | 28° |
| OctoberBest weather | 21° | 15° | 189 | 18 | 12h | 22° |
| November | 16° | 9° | 89 | 14 | 11h | 18° |
| December | 11° | 4° | 61 | 11 | 10h | 13° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
Know your Tokyo month?
Pick your dates and we'll build the trip around them — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Tokyo month by month
January
Tokyo in January: 8.7°C high, 0.7°C low, 62.6mm rain over 11 days, 10h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
February
Tokyo in February: 9.7°C high, 1.5°C low, 61.9mm rain over 11 days, 10.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Tokyo in March: 13.2°C high, 5°C low, 109.8mm rain over 16 days, 11.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
April
Tokyo in April: 17.9°C high, 10°C low, 116.1mm rain over 16 days, 12.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
MayBest weather
Tokyo in May: 22.4°C high, 15.3°C low, 130.5mm rain over 16 days, 13.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
JuneBest weather
Tokyo in June: 25.2°C high, 19.2°C low, 154.3mm rain over 19 days, 14.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
July
Tokyo in July: 29.2°C high, 23.3°C low, 152.3mm rain over 18 days, 14.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Tokyo in August: 30.8°C high, 24.6°C low, 108mm rain over 18 days, 13.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Roppongi Hills Bon Odori & Azabujuban Noryo Festival (Every year at the end of August 17:00-21:00 on Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
September
Tokyo in September: 26.8°C high, 21°C low, 178.1mm rain over 19 days, 12.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
OctoberBest weather
Tokyo in October: 21.4°C high, 15°C low, 189.2mm rain over 18 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
November
Tokyo in November: 16.3°C high, 9.1°C low, 88.9mm rain over 14 days, 10.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
December
Tokyo in December: 11.2°C high, 3.6°C low, 61mm rain over 11 days, 9.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Ready to plan Tokyo?
Pick one of the best months and turn it into a full Tokyo plan — every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.