Climate Insights for Tokyo

Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Japan

Hottest
August
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
October
192 mm rain7.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tokyo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,440 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tokyo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tokyo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Tokyo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 56.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Tokyo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tokyo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 34°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°FebMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°MarMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 6°AprMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°MayMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 16°JunMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 25°AugMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 26°SepMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°NovMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 9°DecMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 50°FAverage: 41°FMin: 34°FFebMax: 52°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 58°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 71°FAverage: 65°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 63°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°FDecMax: 54°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°F
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Temperatures in Tokyo vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Tokyo vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 41°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 180mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 162mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 168mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 192mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 7.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Tokyo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,440 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 192 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 48 mm. That's 144 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 15cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Tokyo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.9 in. That's 5.7 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 6in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Tokyo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Tokyo is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tokyo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tokyo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C34 °F
10 °C50 °F
12 km/h7 mph
53 mm2.1 in
5 cm2 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
11 °C52 °F
13 km/h8 mph
55 mm2.2 in
5 cm2 in
Mar
6 °C44 °F
15 °C58 °F
13 km/h8 mph
126 mm5 in
4 cm2 in
Apr
12 °C53 °F
19 °C66 °F
14 km/h9 mph
121 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
23 °C74 °F
13 km/h8 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C69 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
180 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C76 °F
31 °C87 °F
12 km/h7 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C78 °F
32 °C90 °F
12 km/h8 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
168 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C60 °F
22 °C71 °F
11 km/h7 mph
192 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C49 °F
17 °C63 °F
10 km/h6 mph
87 mm3.4 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C38 °F
12 °C54 °F
11 km/h7 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in