Best Time to Visit Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Tokushima.
Tokushima does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 27.8°C / 82°F) and driest (December, 40 mm / 1.6 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 6°C / 42.8°F in January to 27.8°C / 82°F in August, with rainfall from 40 mm / 1.6 in (December) to 296 mm / 11.7 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Tokushima's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 8.4°C47.1°F | 40 mm1.6″ | — |
| January | 6°C42.8°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| February | 6.4°C43.5°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
No month at Tokushima matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tokushima?
Tokushima doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~40 mm / 1.6 in) and August (warmest, 27.8°C / 82°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Japan's national average.
When is the rainy season in Tokushima?
The rainy season at Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 142 mm / 5.6 in. The wettest single month is September (296 mm / 11.7 in).
What is the driest month in Tokushima?
The driest month in Tokushima is December, averaging about 40 mm / 1.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 8.4°C / 47.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Tokushima?
The least comfortable months for travel to Tokushima — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 296 mm / 11.7 in in September, and the coldest month averages 6°C / 42.8°F.
Is Tokushima climate different from Japan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Tokushima figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Japan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Tokushima specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.