Japan Weather Today日本語Tokyo weather today
Japan's capital: huge, easy to get around by train, and great in any weather thanks to its museums, shops and covered streets. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Tokyo
Late March to May and October to November: mild, mostly dry and comfortable for walking.
Tokyo weather through the year
- Summers are hot and humid, often above 30°C from mid-July to August, so heatstroke alerts are common.
- The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
- Typhoons can bring heavy rain and strong wind, mostly from August to October.
- Winters are dry and mostly sunny, with cold mornings and only rare snow.
Average temperatures in Tokyo
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 10° | 11° | 14° | 19° | 24° | 26° | 30° | 31° | 28° | 22° | 17° | 12° |
| Average low | 1° | 2° | 5° | 10° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 9° | 4° |
Rounded averages from the Japan Meteorological Agency (1991–2020).
Tokyo by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Cherry blossom in Ueno Park and along the Meguro River, usually late March to early April.
What to wear: Light layers and a jacket: warm days, cool mornings and evenings.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: Fireworks festivals and summer evenings in Asakusa; plan indoor breaks in the midday heat.
What to wear: Light, breathable clothes, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Ginkgo trees turn gold in late November, for example at Meiji Jingu Gaien.
What to wear: A light jacket or sweater; evenings get cool from late October.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Clear winter days often show Mount Fuji from viewpoints like Shibuya Sky or Tokyo Skytree.
What to wear: A warm coat, scarf and gloves for early mornings and evenings.
More than a forecast
- Hour-by-hour forecast with rain timing, feels-like temperature, UV and daily tips.
- Rain radar from JMA, 3 hours back and 15 hours ahead, plus live Himawari satellite clouds.
- Official warnings: heavy rain, heatstroke alerts, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons, in plain English.
- Trip planner and road trips: the weather for every stop, and every rest stop on your route.
- 7 languages: English, 日本語, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español and 한국어.
Questions
What is the weather in Tokyo today?
The 5-day forecast on this page updates automatically. Open the app for the hour-by-hour forecast, rain timing and official JMA warnings for Tokyo.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
Late March to May and October to November: mild, mostly dry and comfortable for walking.
When is the rainy season in Tokyo?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
Does it snow in Tokyo?
Snow is rare and usually melts the same day.
Is there a free weather app for Tokyo in English?
Yes. Japan Weather Today is free, needs no sign-up and works in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Korean. It runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen.
