Best Time to Visit Tokyo for City Trip – May Scores 84/100

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84/100

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Based on optimal climate

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May, October, April

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5°C – 27°C

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The best time to visit Tokyo for a city trip is May, October, April, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For city trips in Tokyo, May, October, April score highest on this page; August and July rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Tokyo

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	44Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	9°	46	9	55%	dry
February	43Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	10°	51	10.8	58%	shoulder
March	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	9°	13°	101	16.9	61%	shoulder
April	80Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	19°	117	16.4	67%	shoulder
May	84Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	23°	132	16.9	69%	shoulder
June	74Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	22°	26°	171	20.2	75%	wet
July	41Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	29°	143	20.3	76%	shoulder
August	32Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	148	18.2	75%	shoulder
September	60Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	201	20.7	77%	wet
October	81Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	18°	22°	183	17.8	73%	wet
November	78Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	85	12.8	68%	shoulder
December	48Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	12°	47	11.4	60%	dry

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Tokyo

When is the best time to visit Tokyo for city trips?

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May, October, April score highest for city trips in Tokyo. The top month scores 84/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Tokyo?

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Rainy season typically: September–October. October still score among the stronger months for city trips, so treat the wet season as a mixed period rather than a blanket rule-out. Compare the monthly score, rain and temperature together.