Tokyo month by month

The best time to visit Tokyo

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Tokyo is November · April · October: 17° avg. high, premium prices. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	10° / 1°	Moderate	$$	Fair
February	10° / 2°	Low	$	Fair
March	13° / 5°	Moderate	$$	Great
April	19° / 10°	High	$$$	Ideal
May	23° / 14°	Moderate	$$	Great
June	25° / 18°	Low	$	Fair
July	29° / 22°	Moderate	$$	Fair
August	31° / 24°	High	$$	Avoid
September	27° / 21°	Low	$	Avoid
October	22° / 15°	Moderate	$$	Great
November	17° / 9°	High	$$$	Ideal
December	12° / 4°	Moderate	$$	Great

Best months November April October May

Months to avoid August September

The year in Tokyo

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Tokyo.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 18°C · Peak sakura bloom, packed parks citywide

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Fair

Jun–Aug · highs around 28°C · Tsuyu rains begin, humidity climbing

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 22°C · Best foliage, ideal mild autumn days

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Great

Dec–Feb · highs around 11°C · Illuminations sparkle, cold dry air returns

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

April ·November

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

February ·June

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

February ·June

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

March ·April ·July

Practical basics

Region: Asia
Local currency: JPY
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 1° – 31°
Strongest months: November, April, October
Good for: city · culture · food · romance

Events in Tokyo

Mar–Apr Cherry Blossom Season — Sakura sweep the city, filling parks like Ueno and Shinjuku Gyoen with picnickers.
Jul Sumida River Fireworks — One of Japan's oldest fireworks displays lights up the sky over the Sumida River.
May Sanja Matsuri — Asakusa's biggest festival parades ornate mikoshi shrines through the streets near Senso-ji.
Nov–Dec Autumn Foliage (Koyo) — Maple trees turn red and gold in gardens like Rikugien and the Meiji Jingu Gaien.

Every month in Tokyo

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Tokyo in January 10° · $$ Fair Tokyo in February 10° · $ Fair Tokyo in March 13° · $$ Great Tokyo in April 19° · $$$ Ideal Tokyo in May 23° · $$ Great Tokyo in June 25° · $ Fair Tokyo in July 29° · $$ Fair Tokyo in August 31° · $$ Avoid Tokyo in September 27° · $ Avoid Tokyo in October 22° · $$ Great Tokyo in November 17° · $$$ Ideal Tokyo in December 12° · $$ Great

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Tokyo?

What is the cheapest time to visit Tokyo?

February — Prices run low season this month: some of the best deals of the year. Save 59%.

When should you avoid Tokyo?

August, September.

What is the weather like in Tokyo?

Average highs sit around 31°C with lows near 1°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.