Tokyo, JapanQuick decision
When to visit Tokyo?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–23°C in May
🌧 Least rain
39% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
March (39%)
📅 Best score
7.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
SakuraLate March–early April — Ueno, Chidorigafuchi, Shinjuku Gyoen, a unique spectacle.
Food & DiningYear-round — more Michelin stars than Paris, ramen, sushi, izakaya.
Kōyō (Autumn Leaves)November — Nikko, Shinjuku Gyoen, Meiji Jingu, spectacular colours.
Culture & TemplesApril–May or October — Senso-ji, Meiji, Shibuya, without heat or humidity.
FamilyApril or October — Tokyo Disneyland, teamLab, ideal temperatures.
BudgetJanuary–March — outside sakura, hotels often cheaper, yen favourable for Europeans.
Monthly climate data
Tokyo weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 0°C | 9°C | 16% | 1.7 | 8.7h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 1°C | 10°C | 24% | 1.8 | 9.5h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 14°C | 39% | 4.6 | 9.8h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 19°C | 39% | 4.5 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 23°C | 39% | 5.0 | 10.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 26°C | 49% | 6.4 | 9.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 51% | 5.7 | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 46% | 4.5 | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 21°C | 28°C | 52% | 6.9 | 8.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 14°C | 21°C | 42% | 6.5 | 7.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 8°C | 17°C | 29% | 2.8 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 2°C | 11°C | 22% | 1.8 | 8.7h | 5.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 19°C, 39% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 29°C, 49% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 22°C, 41% rainy days, 8.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 10°C, 21% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.8/10.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 39% rainy days and 23°C.
March is the wettest month with 39% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 23°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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