Best time to visit Yokohama (by conditions)
Yokohama, Japan
Yokohama can feel very different depending on how much you’re outside versus indoors on the same day.
When you pick dates for Yokohama, the calendar matters less than what kind of “feels like” day you can handle.
Facts only
Jan · Feb
Avg low 2–5°C / high 9–12°C · Rainy days: 4–7 per month / 35–80 mm
Mar · Apr
Avg low 7–12°C / high 14–20°C · Rainy days: 8–10 per month / 90–150 mm
Sep · Oct
Avg low 17–20°C / high 23–28°C · Rainy days: 6–9 per month / 110–210 mm
Nov · Dec
Avg low 6–9°C / high 12–17°C · Rainy days: 4–7 per month / 40–100 mm
What it feels like
When mornings/evenings and indoor AC differ a lot, you feel the day’s length more than the number.
Rain changes how you move, and wind makes the same temperature feel much harsher.
When it tends to fit
- • If you’ll walk a lot and you’re sensitive to wind or rain, cooler/drier conditions tend to fit better.
- • For photo-and-walk trips, sunny days usually matter more than the exact temperature.
- • If you want to keep fatigue low (kids/family trips), avoiding peak midday heat helps.
When it may not fit
- • If you struggle with humid heat, some seasons can feel tiring even when the numbers look similar.
- • In rainier periods, “walking as planned” can be harder—tight itineraries may not fit well.
- • If you do many night outings, evening wind and chill can matter more than daytime highs.
What people usually wear
Not a single “correct outfit”—just common choices that cover most situations.
- • 🌬️ Baseline: Yokohama is coastal, and waterfront wind can change the feel. If you linger around Minato Mirai, Yamashita Park, or Red Brick Warehouse, it can feel cooler than the number.
- • 🌡️ 2–10°C feel (winter): Coat/padded jacket + warm layers are common. Scarves help a lot; gloves can help if you stay out for night views.
- • 🌡️ 10–18°C (early spring / late autumn): Trench/light coat + sweatshirt/shirt works well. Evenings by the water can feel cooler—layers help.
In the end, it often depends on one or two conditions you care about most.
Explore Yokohama
These pages are connected so you can compare conditions and decide for yourself.