JapanThe climate of Tokyo
The current climate in Tokyo features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Tokyo, Japan.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Tokyo in recent years was 37°C in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in January 2023.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Tokyo gets 1373 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 44 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Tokyo runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Tokyo?
The best time to visit Tokyo for mild to warm weather is April up to August and October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Tokyo.
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Climate Table of Tokyo
The climate table of Tokyo shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 14 | 11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 45 | 69 | 83 | 89 | 85 | 148 | 190 | 148 | 232 | 184 | 52 | 48 |
| Snow (cm) | 18 | 5,6 | 13 | 3,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,8 | 3,2 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Tokyo, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Tokyo
Yearly Temperature in Tokyo
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Tokyo, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Tokyo
Total Yearly Precipitation in Tokyo
Average Snowfall per Month in Tokyo
Total Yearly Snowfall in Tokyo
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Tokyo, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Tokyo
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Average weather in Tokyo by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tokyo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.