What’s the climate like in Tokyo?
The current climate of Tokyo features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Tokyo in recent years was 37°C in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in January 2023.
On average, Tokyo gets 1373 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 44 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Tokyo runs from June to November.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Japan? Check out the weather and climate in places like Kyōto, Osaka, Hokkaido, or have a look at other destinations in Japan.
Best time to visit Tokyo?
The best time to visit Tokyo for pleasant to warm weather is April through August and October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Tokyo.
Climate Table of Tokyo
The climate table of Tokyo shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 14 | 11 |
Temp. min (°C) | -2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 45 | 69 | 83 | 89 | 85 | 148 | 190 | 148 | 232 | 184 | 52 | 48 |
Snow (cm) | 18 | 5,6 | 13 | 3,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,8 | 3,2 |
UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1373 mm per year, averaging 114 mm per month
- Snowfall: 44 cm per year
- Driest months: 45 mm in January, 48 mm in December and 52 mm in November
- Wettest months: 232 mm in September, 190 mm in July and 184 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Tokyo
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tokyo, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Tokyo
This graph shows how much precipitation Tokyo, Japan, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Tokyo
This graph shows how much snow Tokyo, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Tokyo
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tokyo, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Tokyo
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tokyo, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Tokyo
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tokyo, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Tokyo
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Tokyo, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Tokyo by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tokyo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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