Japan weather in April
What is the weather like in Japan in April?
The weather conditions in Japan in April range from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During April in Japan, the average maximum temperature ranges from very low in Mount Fuji with -6°C (21°F) to high in Ishigaki Island with 26°C (79°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Ishigaki Island and -12°C (10°F) in Mount Fuji.
Precipitation in April ranges from moderate in Kutsugata with an average of 44mm (1.7inch) rainfall to heavy in Shizuoka with 237mm (9.3inch).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
period with an average of 176 hours of sunshine in Tokyo during the entire 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.
Where to go in Japan in April





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 pleasant 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 pleasant that month.
Average weather in Kyoto
In April Kyoto generally has pleasant 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.
Average weather in Osaka
In April Osaka generally has pleasant 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.
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.
Average weather in Hakone
In April Hakone generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to go to Japan?
In our opinion April is one of the best times to visit Japan with commonly pleasant weather in Tokyo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Japan is in April, May and June with generally pleasant weather in Tokyo.
The worst month is January that can have poor weather conditions.
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