Japan Weather Today日本語Japan weather in August
The hottest month: often above 33°C in Kyoto and Osaka, with festivals, fireworks and the Obon holidays, and the main typhoon season.
Average temperatures in August
| City | Average high | Average low |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo | 26°C | 19°C |
| Tokyo | 31°C | 24°C |
| Osaka | 34°C | 26°C |
| Fukuoka | 32°C | 25°C |
| Okinawa (Naha) | 32°C | 27°C |
Rounded averages from the Japan Meteorological Agency (1991–2020). Actual weather varies from year to year: check the live forecast before you go.
Region by region
Hokkaido
The warmest month but comfortable, around 26°C: the best escape from the heat.
Tohoku and the north
Warm summer festivals: Nebuta in Aomori and Tanabata in Sendai.
Tokyo and Kanto
Hot and humid, around 31°C by day and 24°C at night.
Kyoto and Osaka
Very hot, often 34°C or more; the Daimonji bonfire in Kyoto on 16 August.
Kyushu
Hot and humid, with typhoons passing more often.
Okinawa
Hot and sunny; the peak of the typhoon season.
What to pack
The lightest clothes you have, a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle and a cooling towel.
Highlights in August
Nebuta, Tanabata and Awa Odori festivals, fireworks, the Obon holidays, Mount Fuji climbing and cool Hokkaido.
Watch out for
Very high heatstroke risk; Obon (around 13 to 16 August) makes travel very busy. Keep a free day in case a typhoon hits.
Questions
Is August a good time to visit Japan?
The hottest month: often above 33°C in Kyoto and Osaka, with festivals, fireworks and the Obon holidays, and the main typhoon season.
What should I pack for Japan in August?
The lightest clothes you have, a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle and a cooling towel.
How warm is Tokyo in August?
On average about 31°C in the day and 24°C at night.
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