The weather in August in Tokyo

It's hot in August in Tokyo with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 23°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Tokyo. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Tokyo, Japan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2015, Tokyo reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Tokyo is 25°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 148 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Tokyo

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tokyo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Tokyo New York
Average temperature 30°C 30°C
Max. temperature 32°C 31°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 148 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 17 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Tokyo with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Tokyo is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The typhoon season in Tokyo runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Tokyo, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Tokyo

Temperature in August in Tokyo over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.

Daily Precipitation in August in Tokyo

Total precipitation in August in Tokyo over the years

Daily UV index in August in Tokyo

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Tokyo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.