City Trips Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
May, October, April
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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Planning a city trip to Tokyo?
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. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.
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See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Tokyo
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 44Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 5° | 46 |
February | 43Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 5° | 51 |
March | 50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 9° | 101 |
April | 80Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 14° | 117 |
May | 84Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 19° | 132 |
June | 74Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 22° | 171 |
July | 41Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 143 |
August | 32Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 148 |
September | 60Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 23° | 201 |
October | 81Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 18° | 183 |
November | 78Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 85 |
December | 48Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 47 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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