Tokyo, Japan experiences average highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.
Tokyo, Japan Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Tokyo, Japan. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6/10
Best: May, June, September, October, November
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 19°C / 12°C
Feels Like 19°C / 11°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 118 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 76%
Wind Speed 20 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 8 days
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Avg Low25°C
Rain11days
Coldest Month
0°C
January
Avg High9°C
Rain6days
Driest Month
6days
January
Avg High9°C
Avg Low0°C
Windiest Month
24 km/h
April (Gusts 39)
Sea Temperature
10°C – 29°C
Warmest water: August (
28.5°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:26
Daylight 14.6h
Sunset 19:00
Live conditions—
Tokyo on the map · live conditions
Tokyo, Japan
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- City
- Tokyo
- Population
- 9.7M
- Coordinates
- 35.69°, 139.69°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 13 days/mo
3/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 9°C / 0°C . Feb: 10°C / 1°C . Mar: 14°C / 5°C . Apr: 18°C / 10°C . May: 22°C / 15°C . Jun: 25°C / 19°C . Jul: 29°C / 23°C . Aug: 31°C / 25°C . Sep: 27°C / 21°C . Oct: 21°C / 15°C . Nov: 16°C / 9°C . Dec: 11°C / 3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 52 mm. Feb: 53 mm. Mar: 124 mm. Apr: 119 mm. May: 128 mm. Jun: 177 mm. Jul: 160 mm. Aug: 117 mm. Sep: 165 mm. Oct: 190 mm. Nov: 85 mm. Dec: 48 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 70%. Feb: 68%. Mar: 73%. Apr: 75%. May: 77%. Jun: 80%. Jul: 82%. Aug: 80%. Sep: 82%. Oct: 79%. Nov: 77%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 22 km/h . Mar: 23 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 23 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 18 km/h . Nov: 18 km/h . Dec: 19 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 9h. Jun: 8h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 8h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 11°C . Feb: 10°C . Mar: 12°C . Apr: 15°C . May: 19°C . Jun: 22°C . Jul: 27°C . Aug: 29°C . Sep: 27°C . Oct: 22°C . Nov: 18°C . Dec: 14°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 2 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 39 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 33°C | Aug · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 0°C | Jan · 0°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 181 mm | Oct · 190 mm |
| Windiest month | Apr 2025 · 24 km/h | Apr · 24 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Fair August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Wet November best
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 0°C | 5°C / -4°C | 6days (52 mm) Good | 7.8h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 10°C / 1°C | 6°C / -3°C | 7days (53 mm) Good | 8.4h Good | 68% Muggy | 3.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 14°C / 5°C | 11°C / 2°C | 12days (124 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 73% Muggy | 4.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 10°C | 16°C / 8°C | 12days (119 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 75% Muggy | 5.6 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 22°C / 15°C | 22°C / 15°C | 13days (128 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 77% Humid | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 25°C / 19°C | 27°C / 20°C | 14days (177 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 80% Humid | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 29°C / 23°C | 33°C / 27°C | 13days (160 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 82% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 25°C | 35°C / 29°C | 11days (117 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 80% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 21°C | 30°C / 24°C | 14days (165 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 82% Humid | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 21°C / 15°C | 21°C / 14°C | 14days (190 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 79% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| November best | 16°C / 9°C | 14°C / 6°C | 10days (85 mm) Wet | 7.3h Good | 77% Humid | 3.2 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 11°C / 3°C | 8°C / -1°C | 6days (48 mm) Good | 7.5h Good | 73% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Tokyo are May, June, September, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Tokyo, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Tokyo is August, with average daytime highs of 31°C (87°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Tokyo is January, with average overnight lows of 0°C (32°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Tokyo is October, averaging 190mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Tokyo runs through June, September, October, May, with the heaviest rainfall in June. Based on 10-year averages for Tokyo.
Tokyo receives approximately 97 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is August with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Tokyo.
The least favorable months to visit Tokyo are January, February, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Tokyo is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Tokyo is 76%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in June, July, August, September, October average 25°C (77°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Yes, Tokyo receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 8 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Tokyo are 20 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 24 km/h (15 mph) (gusts up to 39 km/h / 24 mph).
Tokyo averages 5 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 59%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Tokyo is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Tokyo has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Tokyo ranges from 11°C (52°F) to 19°C (66°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Tokyo. It earns a climate score of 8.2/10 with Excellent.
For June in Tokyo, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 25°C (78°F) and 14 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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