Tokyo weather
World cities · Japan · 35.68°N 139.65°E
Tokyo, in Japan, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 32.3°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 0.2°C. The city sees roughly 1639mm of rain a year; July is normally the wettest month and December the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.4° | 0.2° | 55mm | 6 |
| Feb | 11.1° | 1.1° | 59mm | 7 |
| Mar | 15.3° | 5.3° | 151mm | 12 |
| Apr | 18.9° | 9.7° | 162mm | 12 |
| May | 22.9° | 14.4° | 168mm | 13 |
| Jun | 26.6° | 18.9° | 203mm | 15 |
| Jul | 30.8° | 23.4° | 219mm | 18 |
| Aug | 32.3° | 24.7° | 145mm | 14 |
| Sep | 28.2° | 21.3° | 188mm | 15 |
| Oct | 21.8° | 14.1° | 158mm | 12 |
| Nov | 17.5° | 8.5° | 81mm | 8 |
| Dec | 11.6° | 2.2° | 50mm | 6 |
Seasons in Tokyo
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Tokyo climb from 15.3°C in March to 22.9°C by May, while nights ease from 5.3°C to 14.4°C. The season brings around 481mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 29.9°C, peaking in August at 32.3°C. August is usually the driest of the summer months (145mm over ~14 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Tokyo gets roughly 14.4 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 28.2°C in September to 17.5°C by November, with around 427mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 1.2°C, with January the coldest month (average low 0.2°C, daytime high 9.4°C). Expect about 19 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 9.6 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Tokyo compares
| Tokyo | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1639mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 138 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 29.9°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 1.2°C | 3.4°C |
Tokyo is about 56% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Tokyo weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Tokyo?
August is typically the warmest month in Tokyo, with average daytime highs of 32.3°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 29.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Tokyo?
July is usually the wettest month, with around 219mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days. December is typically the driest (50mm).
How much does it rain in Tokyo per year?
Tokyo receives roughly 1639mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 138 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Tokyo?
Winter nights (December–February) in Tokyo average around 1.2°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 0.2°C).
When is the best time to visit Tokyo for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Tokyo. August is typically the driest of the warm months (145mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 32.3°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 14 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Tokyo's weather compare with the UK?
Tokyo receives 1639mm of rain a year, about 56% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 29.9°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 1.2°C versus 3.4°C.