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Best Time to Visit Tokyo
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The best time to visit Tokyo is late March to early April for cherry blossoms, or late October to early December for crisp, clear weather and autumn leaves. Both are busy and pricey, so book early. February is cheapest; June brings the rainy season and July–August heat and humidity.
Tokyo month by month
| Month | High / low | Rain | Crowds | Hotel prices | What's on and what to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F / 34°F | 2.4 in | Medium | Medium | Clear, cold and dry. Many shops and restaurants close January 1–3; shrines are packed for hatsumode, the first visit of the year. |
| February | 52°F / 36°F | 2.2 in | Low | Low | The quietest, cheapest month. Plum blossoms at Yushima Tenjin and Koishikawa Korakuen; clear views of Mt Fuji. |
| March | 58°F / 41°F | 4.6 in | High | High | Cherry blossoms usually open in the last week of March. Hotels fill and prices jump; book months ahead. |
| April | 67°F / 50°F | 5.3 in | High | High | Peak blossom in early April, then fresh green. Golden Week (April 29–May 5) is Japan's busiest travel holiday. |
| May | 75°F / 58°F | 5.5 in | Medium | Medium | Warm and pleasant after Golden Week; azaleas at Nezu Shrine and the Sanja Matsuri festival in Asakusa. |
| June | 79°F / 65°F | 6.6 in | Low | Medium | Rainy season (tsuyu) from early June to mid-July: humid, gray and wet, but fewer crowds and hydrangeas in bloom. |
| July | 86°F / 72°F | 6.1 in | Medium | Medium | Hot and humid once the rains end. Summer festivals and the Sumida River fireworks in late July. |
| August | 88°F / 74°F | 6.1 in | Medium | Medium | The hottest month, with heatstroke warnings. Obon in mid-August means busy trains and higher prices; typhoons possible. |
| September | 82°F / 69°F | 8.8 in | Low | Medium | Still hot early in the month and the peak of typhoon season. Quieter for sightseeing. |
| October | 72°F / 59°F | 9.3 in | Medium | Medium | Comfortable temperatures return; the wettest month on average, mostly from early-season storms. Halloween crowds in Shibuya. |
| November | 62°F / 48°F | 3.8 in | High | High | Crisp, sunny and one of the best months. Autumn leaves peak in late November and early December. |
| December | 54°F / 39°F | 2.3 in | Medium | Medium | Dry, clear days and winter illuminations across the city. Things slow down from December 29 for New Year. |
Temperatures are average daily highs and lows; rain is the monthly average.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tokyo?
Late March to early April for cherry blossoms, or late October to early December for crisp weather and autumn leaves. Both are busy, so book hotels early. May is a good compromise after Golden Week.
What is the cheapest time to go to Tokyo?
February and January (after the New Year holiday), plus June during the rainy season. Hotels are cheapest then and sights are quieter.
When is cherry blossom season in Tokyo?
Usually late March to early April; the trees are in full bloom for about a week. The Japan Meteorological Agency and local news publish forecasts from February.
When is the rainy season in Tokyo?
From early June to around mid-July. It doesn't rain all day every day, but expect humidity, gray skies and showers. Typhoons are possible from August to October.
When should I avoid Tokyo?
Golden Week (April 29–May 5), Obon in mid-August and New Year (December 29–January 3) are the busiest and most expensive times, and many businesses close over New Year. Mid-summer heat is tough for walking.
Sources and how current this is
The figures on this page are our best estimates, last checked in November 2026. Operators change prices, so check the source before you rely on a number.
Best estimates (not official)
Where no official figure was available, we use our best estimate from published reports, operator sites, reviews and traveler reports. These are marked "est." in the tools above; treat them as a guide, not a quote.
- Monthly temperatures and rain — rounded Japan Meteorological Agency 1991–2020 normals for Tokyo, as widely reported, converted to °F and inches
- Crowd and hotel-price levels — our judgment from hotel rate patterns, Japanese holidays and blossom seasons
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