Weather in April in Japan
Planning a getaway to Japan this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like 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 to warm in Iriomote at 25°C. At night it cools down to 22°C in Iriomote and 1°C in Nemuro.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kafuka with an average of 62 mm to heavy rainfall in Shizuoka with 230 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 176 hours of sunlight anticipated in Tokyo. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at April's conditions in Japan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Japan's yearly weather, check out our Japan climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Japan?
Tokyo
In April Tokyo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kyoto
In April Kyoto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Osaka
In April Osaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Hakuba
In April Hakuba generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hakone
In April Hakone generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Japan.
Is April the best 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.
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