Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Tokyo
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Tokyo are October, May, April — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is March, April, October, November. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Tokyo (44 m elevation).
Month by month
Tokyo weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4°C / 49°F | 5 | 29 | |
| February | 11°C / 52°F | 6 | 36 | |
| March | 15.2°C / 59°F | 9.8 | 55 | |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 9.5 | 73 | Best |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 11.7 | 77 | Best |
| June | 26.6°C / 80°F | 13.3 | 68 | Shoulder |
| July | 30.8°C / 87°F | 15 | 48 | |
| August | 32.3°C / 90°F | 12 | 45 | |
| September | 28.2°C / 83°F | 11.8 | 65 | Shoulder |
| October | 21.7°C / 71°F | 10.2 | 79 | Best |
| November | 17.5°C / 64°F | 6.5 | 72 | |
| December | 11.6°C / 53°F | 5.2 | 40 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Tokyo month by month
Tokyo's comfort score peaks in October at 78.8, with an average high of 21.7°C, just ahead of May's 76.6 and April's 73.4. Summer (July–August) brings the hottest weather, averaging 30.8°C and 32.3°C, but comfort drops to 48.1 and 44.6 as humidity climbs — August's score is the lowest of any month outside deep winter. Winter (December–February) sees highs of 9.4–11.6°C and comfort scores of 28.7–40.2, with January's 28.7 the year's lowest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick spans March, April, October, and November — narrower than the measured top three, skipping May in favor of the cooler autumn months.
FAQ
Tokyo timing questions
What is the best month to visit Tokyo?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are October, May, and April, with October scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is March, April, October, and November, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Tokyo?
August, with an average daily high of 32.3°C (90°F).
What is the rainiest month in Tokyo?
July, averaging 15 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Tokyo?
June and September — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
Why does Tokyo's editorial pick skip May even though it's a top comfort month?
May scores 76.6 on comfort, among the measured top three, but RouteVerdict's editorial pick instead centers on March, April, October, and November — favoring the cooler autumn months over May.
What is Tokyo's least comfortable summer month?
August, with an average high of 32.3°C and a comfort score of 44.6 — lower than July's 48.1 and the lowest of any month outside deep winter.