Climate normals · 1970–2000
Tokyo Climate
Tokyo is a city in Japan (40) with a population of about 9,733,276. Its average annual temperature is 15.6°C (60°F), with roughly 1466 mm of rain per year.
15.6°C
Avg Temp
1466
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Tokyo Climate
Tokyo has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F) and receives about 1466 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.6°C
Avg Temp
1466
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 41° | 44 mm |
| February | 6° / 42° | 58 mm |
| March | 9° / 47° | 103 mm |
| April | 14° / 58° | 121 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 133 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 180 mm |
| July | 25° / 78° | 161 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 163 mm |
| September | 23° / 74° | 206 mm |
| October | 18° / 64° | 170 mm |
| November | 12° / 54° | 86 mm |
| December | 8° / 46° | 41 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Tokyo
The most comfortable months to visit Tokyo are typically May, June and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Tokyo are typically May, June and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Tokyo, Japan has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C and about 1466 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Tokyo average about 31°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.