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Japan Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Japan in April.

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Planning a journey to Japan this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Japan in April

Japan has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Nemuro at 5°C (41°F) to warm in Yonaguni at 26°C (79°F). At night it cools down to 23°C (73°F) in Yonaguni and 1°C (34°F) in Nemuro.

For specific regional insights in Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rebun Island with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Shizuoka with 230 mm (9.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Tokyo typically sees 176 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Japan — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tokyo)

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November18°C (64°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Japan in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Japan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Japan

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Japan?

Temperature range in Japan (April)

Precipitation variation in Japan (April)

Tokyo

In April Tokyo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
176 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Kyoto

In April Kyoto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
178 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Osaka

In April Osaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
188 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Hakuba

In April Hakuba generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
177 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Hakone

In April Hakone generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Japan in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tokyo 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Osaka 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Kyoto 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Hakone 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Hiroshima 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Nara 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 126 mm (5 in)

Japan weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Japan in April?

April in Japan brings tolerable weather. In Tokyo, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Japan in April?

Daytime temperatures in Tokyo peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in April, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does Japan get a lot of rain in April?

Tokyo typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 122 mm (4.8 in) on average across Japan.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Japan?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Tokyo, April might be a good time to visit Japan. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Tokyo. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Japan.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Japan.

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