Best Time to Visit Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Tokyo.
Tokyo does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 26.9°C / 80.4°F) and driest (December, 39 mm / 1.5 in) months. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 5.3°C / 41.5°F in January to 26.9°C / 80.4°F in August, with rainfall from 39 mm / 1.5 in (December) to 204 mm / 8 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Tokyo'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 | 7.8°C46°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| January | 5.3°C41.5°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| August | 26.9°C80.4°F | 158 mm6.2″ | — |
No month at Tokyo matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
Tokyo doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~39 mm / 1.5 in) and August (warmest, 26.9°C / 80.4°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Japan's national average.
When is the rainy season in Tokyo?
The rainy season at Tokyo, Tokyo runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 132 mm / 5.2 in. The wettest single month is September (204 mm / 8 in).
What is the driest month in Tokyo?
The driest month in Tokyo is December, averaging about 39 mm / 1.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 7.8°C / 46°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Tokyo?
The least comfortable months for travel to Tokyo — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 204 mm / 8 in in September, and the coldest month averages 5.3°C / 41.5°F.
Is Tokyo climate different from Japan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Tokyo 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 Tokyo specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.