Weather in April in Japan
What is the weather like in Japan in April?
The weather in Japan in April ranges from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
April has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very cold in Mount Fuji with -6°C (21°F) to warm temperatures in Ishigaki Island with 26°C (79°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Ishigaki Island and -12°C (10°F) in Mount Fuji.
Precipitation ranges from moderate in Kutsugata with 44mm (1.7inch) rainfall to heavy in Hachijojima with 239mm (9.4inch) rainfall.
In general it is also a
moderate sunny
month with an average of 176 hours of sunshine in Tokyo during the whole month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Japan.
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Popular destinations in Japan
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Japan?
Average weather in Tokyo
In April Tokyo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Kyoto
In April Kyoto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Arashiyama
In April Arashiyama generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Osaka
In April Osaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (51°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hakuba
In April Hakuba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (58°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (35°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is April the best time to go to Japan?
In our opinion April is a good time to visit Japan with commonly tolerable weather in Tokyo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Japan is in May and June with generally pleasant weather in Tokyo.
The worst months are January and February that can have poor weather conditions.
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