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30-year normals (1991-2020)
Tokyo has a oceanic/humid subtropical climate, classified as Cfa in the Köppen system. The warmest month is August with an average high of 30°C, while the coldest month is January with lows dropping to 0°C. The annual temperature range of 30°C reflects moderate seasonal variation.
The driest month is January with only 6 rain days and 68mm of precipitation. For travellers, January through to the following month typically offers the best balance of warm temperatures and dry conditions. Average humidity ranges from 65% to 65% throughout the year.
Based on temperature and rainfall data, the best months to visit Tokyo are April, May, June. These months offer the most comfortable temperatures with relatively low rainfall, ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Full Best Time to Visit GuideWarmest Month
30°C
August
Coldest Month
0°C
January
Driest Month
6 days
January
Annual Range
30°C
0° to 30°
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sun | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 0°C | 6 | 8h | View |
| February | 9°C | 1°C | 8 | 8h | View |
| March | 12°C | 4°C | 12 | 8h | View |
| April | 17°C | 9°C | 11 | 9h | View |
| May | 22°C | 14°C | 11 | 9h | View |
| June | 25°C | 18°C | 15 | 8h | View |
| July | 28°C | 22°C | 13 | 9h | View |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 11 | 10h | View |
| September | 26°C | 20°C | 14 | 8h | View |
| October | 21°C | 14°C | 13 | 7h | View |
| November | 16°C | 8°C | 9 | 7h | View |
| December | 11°C | 3°C | 7 | 7h | View |
January
6 rain days, 8h sun
February
8 rain days, 8h sun
March
12 rain days, 8h sun
April
11 rain days, 9h sun
May
11 rain days, 9h sun
June
15 rain days, 8h sun
July
13 rain days, 9h sun
August
11 rain days, 10h sun
September
14 rain days, 8h sun
October
13 rain days, 7h sun
November
9 rain days, 7h sun
December
7 rain days, 7h sun
Tokyo in August
Data Sources for Tokyo
Climate normals represent 30-year averages (1991-2020). Individual years may vary.