Weather in August in Tokyo Prefecture
Thinking about venturing to Tokyo Prefecture this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Tokyo Prefecture in August?
Tokyo Prefecture is a region in Japan. August in Tokyo Prefecture generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Oshima at 28°C to very warm in Tokyo at 32°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Tokyo and 25°C in Oshima. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Tokyo Prefecture. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.To explore the conditions in Tokyo Prefecture in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Tokyo with an average of 116 mm to heavy rainfall in Ome with 212 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 177 hours of sunlight anticipated in Tokyo. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Tokyo Prefecture climate page.
Where to go in Tokyo Prefecture in August
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Tokyo Prefecture?
Tokyo
In August Tokyo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Hachioji
In August Hachioji generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Oshima
In August Oshima generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Tachikawa
In August Tachikawa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Machida
In August Machida generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Tokyo Prefecture?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Tokyo, August might be a good time to visit Tokyo Prefecture.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Tokyo. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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