Best time to visit Tokyo: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Tokyo are May, Jun and Oct.
Best months
May, Jun and Oct
Peak season
May, Jun, Jul and Oct
Off season
Feb, Mar and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 0.6°C – 9.9°C
Rain: 33mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 4.9/10
Feb
Temp: 1.8°C – 11°C
Rain: 45mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 3.9/10
Mar
Temp: 5.3°C – 14.9°C
Rain: 164mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 3.6/10
Apr
Temp: 11.1°C – 20.1°C
Rain: 126mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 6.6/10
May
BestTemp: 14.5°C – 22.9°C
Rain: 218mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 7.1/10
Jun
BestTemp: 19.6°C – 27.3°C
Rain: 238mm
Sunshine: 8.4h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Jul
Temp: 24.5°C – 33.2°C
Rain: 90mm
Sunshine: 10.6h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Aug
Temp: 25.7°C – 33.8°C
Rain: 127mm
Sunshine: 11h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Sep
Temp: 22.9°C – 30.2°C
Rain: 194mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Oct
BestTemp: 15.1°C – 22.7°C
Rain: 135mm
Sunshine: 6.9h/day
Visit score: 7.9/10
Nov
Temp: 8.6°C – 17.1°C
Rain: 73mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 5.3/10
Dec
Temp: 3.1°C – 12.4°C
Rain: 27mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 4.9/10
When to go, and when not to
May, June, and October are the best-rated months based on long-term climate averages. October offers a high near 22.7C with relatively lower rainfall of 135mm, while May brings a high of 22.9C and June a high of 27.3C, both with warmer, longer days of sunshine.
The trade-off is that May, June, July, and October make up the peak season, meaning more travelers and typically higher demand. June and May are also among the wettest months, with 238mm and 218mm of rain respectively, while August is the hottest month at a high of 33.8C, so visitors sensitive to heat or rain may want to weigh those factors against the appeal of the top-rated months.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.