Tokyo climate
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It helps to scan the year-round pattern for Tokyo before zooming into one month.
It helps to scan the year-round pattern for Tokyo before zooming into one month.
Sea breezes can make the same number feel cooler—or stickier—than you expect.
Climate facts
Jan · Feb
Avg low 1-2°C / high 8-10°C · Rainy days: 4-6 per month / rainfall around 40-60 mm
Mar · Apr
Avg low 5-10°C / high 13-19°C · Rainy days: 8-10 per month / rainfall around 90-120 mm
Sep · Oct
Avg low 16-20°C / high 23-28°C · Rainy days: 8-10 per month / rainfall around 120-180 mm
Nov · Dec
Avg low 4-8°C / high 11-16°C · Rainy days: 5-7 per month / rainfall around 50-90 mm
How it tends to feel for travel
In hotter periods, day-versus-night fatigue accumulates differently, changing how the climate feels.
When it tends to fit
- • Once you see the year-round pattern, it’s easier to judge whether a month fits your style.
- • If you revisit the city, separating “seasonal itineraries” can save a lot of planning time.
- • In humidity- or rain-driven cities, adjusting the indoor/outdoor ratio can change comfort a lot.
When it may not fit
- • If you rely only on averages, you may be surprised by variability (squalls, wind, indoor AC).
- • In monsoon-like periods, the more your itinerary depends on outdoor walking, the higher the risk.
- • If you’re fine with cold but hate damp chill, it can feel colder than you expect.
Outfit notes
This connects climate patterns to packing—without over-interpreting.
- • 🌡️ 5-10℃: A long padded coat or thick wool coat + knit/hoodie is ideal. Winter winds can be strong, so scarf and gloves help you enjoy night views without freezing.
- • 🌡️ 10-18℃: Light knit or sweatshirt + trench coat or short padded jacket works well. Days are mild but evenings can be chilly, so easy on/off layers are key.
- • 🌡️ 18-25℃: Short- or long-sleeve T-shirt + light outer (shirt, thin jacket) is usually enough. Air-conditioning on trains and in malls can be strong, so a cardigan is useful if you get cold.
In the end, it often depends on one or two conditions you care about most.
Explore Tokyo
These pages are connected so you can compare conditions and decide for yourself.