Tokyo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Tokyo is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. It lies in the humid subtropical climate zone with hot humid summers and generally mild winters with cool spells. Annual rainfall averages nearly 1615 mm, with a wetter summer and a drier winter. Snowfall is sporadic, but does occur almost annually.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Tokyo, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Tokyo experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1528 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 211 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 62 mm over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Tokyo Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Tokyo varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 6.3 hours of daily sun in January, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 4.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tokyo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 76%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 3 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Tokyo in Japan
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, September and October.
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 211 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 189 hours of sunshine.
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