Best Time to Visit Tokyo — Month-by-Month Guide

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-10 · Real weather data from WeatherAPI.com
📊 Data source: WeatherAPI.com historical records (2024)

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Monthly Weather at a Glance

Jan Cold/Rainy
9.7°C
🌡️ 3.5°C9.7°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 38% ☀️ UV 0.8
Feb Best
18.3°C
🌡️ 6.4°C18.3°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 55% ☀️ UV 2.1
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Mar Mild
15.6°C
🌡️ 5.4°C15.6°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 42% ☀️ UV 4.1
Apr Best
22.2°C
🌡️ 13.4°C22.2°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 61% ☀️ UV 6.7
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May Best
21.6°C
🌡️ 13.6°C21.6°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 2mm
💧 54% ☀️ UV 8.6
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Jun OK
28.6°C
🌡️ 20.6°C28.6°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 1mm
💧 60% ☀️ UV 10.8
Jul Best
25.7°C
🌡️ 23.2°C25.7°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 77% ☀️ UV 2.8
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Aug Hot & Crowded
35.2°C
🌡️ 26.8°C35.2°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 2mm
💧 64% ☀️ UV 10.0
Sep Hot & Crowded
32.1°C
🌡️ 27.6°C32.1°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 20mm
💧 66% ☀️ UV 6.1
Oct Best
24.7°C
🌡️ 18.2°C24.7°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 60% ☀️ UV 2.9
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Nov Best
18.6°C
🌡️ 15.7°C18.6°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 4mm
💧 68% ☀️ UV 0.4
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Dec Cold/Rainy
9.9°C
🌡️ 2.3°C9.9°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 37% ☀️ UV 0.5

January — AVOID

It’s freezing. And crowded. And expensive for what you get. Save the snow for Hokkaido. €80-120/night for basic hotels. Best for hardy solo travelers; avoid with kids or anyone who hates shivering.

February — BEST MONTH

Cherry blossoms? No. But it’s crisp, quiet, and hotels are cheap. €100-150/night. Perfect for culture lovers hunting for empty temples. Skip if you hate cold (it’s 6°C in the morning).

March — AVOID

Too cold for blossoms, too wet for hiking. Rain days? Zero. But the wind bites. €130-180/night. Avoid unless you’re a hardcore photographer chasing the last snow on Mount Fuji.

April — BEST MONTH

Sakura is everywhere. Crowds are insane, but the pink is worth it. €180-250/night. Best for couples and Instagrammers. Families? Bring earplugs for the festival noise.

May — BEST MONTH

Perfect weather. No rain. No crowds. €160-220/night. Culture lovers and budget travelers win. Skip if you want cherry blossoms (they’re gone by mid-May).

June — AVOID

It’s humid, rainy, and the humidity clings like a bad relationship. €200-280/night. Avoid unless you’re into rain-soaked Shibuya streets. Families hate the sticky heat.

July — BEST MONTH

Hot, yes. But the city buzzes with festivals like Gion Matsuri (mid-July). €150-200/night. Best for young travelers and party-seekers. Avoid if you’re not a fan of 30°C humidity.

August — WORST MONTH

It’s a sauna. With typhoon warnings. €250-350/night. Avoid unless you’re a heat junkie. Families? Forget it. Kids melt faster than Tokyo ice cream.

September — AVOID

Typically rainy. Sometimes typhoons. Hotels stay pricey. €220-300/night. Skip unless you’re into soggy temple visits. Couples? You’ll argue about umbrellas.

October — BEST MONTH

Crisp air, no rain, golden leaves. €170-230/night. Best for families (kids love the parks) and photographers. Skip if you hate crowds (it’s peak season).

November — BEST MONTH

Perfect for walking. Mild, sunny, and hotels drop. €140-190/night. Great for couples and solo travelers. Avoid if you want festivals (most are over).

December — WORST MONTH

Cold, crowded, and overpriced. Christmas lights? Yes. But it’s freezing. €200-300/night. Avoid with kids. Families should save this for Kyoto.

Best Time to Visit Tokyo on a Budget

May. The weather’s perfect, crowds are light, and hotels are cheap. €160-220/night. Skip cherry blossoms (they’re gone) and Golden Week (avoid at all costs).

Best Time for Families

October. No rain, cool temps, and parks are magical. €170-230/night. Avoid August (heat) and December (crowds). Let kids run wild in Ueno Park without melting.

Best Time for Couples

May. Quiet streets, perfect weather, and no festival chaos. €160-220/night. Skip April (crowds) and July (humidity). Hold hands under the trees, not in the rain.

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