Tokyo Weather by Month
A meteorologist-led guide to Tokyo, Japan's weather every month of the year — average climate, alerts to watch for, and the best months to visit.
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January
Driest Month
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February
Plum Blossoms
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March
Cherry Blossoms
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April
Peak Sakura
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May
Sweet Spot
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June
Rainy
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July
Humid
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August
Hottest
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September
Typhoons
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October
Autumn
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November
Foliage
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December
Cold
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🗓 Tokyo year-round
Spring
(Mar–May)
Mild temperatures and the legendary cherry blossom window in early April.
Summer
(Jun–Aug)
Starts wet (tsuyu rainy season), ends hot and humid with heat advisories and the start of typhoon season.
Fall
(Sep–Nov)
Peak typhoons in September, then ideal weather by November with peak autumn foliage.
Winter
(Dec–Feb)
Cold, dry, and sunny — one of the driest stretches of the year, with rare snow.
Best months to visit
- November — peak foliage, dry, crisp
- October — cooling, autumn begins, mild
- April — cherry blossoms, mild
Plan extra carefully
- August — hottest, humid, heat advisories
- September — peak typhoon season
- June — tsuyu rainy season starts
Tokyo weather FAQ
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
October and November are widely considered the best months.
- October: cooling temperatures, autumn beginning, low rainfall
- November: peak foliage (koyo), crisp and dry, almost no weather threats
- April: cherry blossoms, mild — the other top pick
What months should I avoid in Tokyo?
Three months that need extra planning:
- August — Tokyo's hottest month, with heat advisories and high humidity
- September — peak typhoon season, can disrupt rail and airport travel
- June — tsuyu rainy season starts, 11–13 days of rain
Does it snow in Tokyo?
Rarely. Snow is possible from December through February but uncommon in central Tokyo — when it does fall, it usually melts quickly. Frost is more common than snow, especially on clear winter nights.