Last Updated on June 14, 2024 by Vlad
Japan has four main seasons (or five if you count the rainy season like I do), each with unique weather. From snowy winters in the north to hot, humid summers across the main islands, Japan’s climate is as diverse as its beautiful landscapes. Whether you’re planning to see cherry blossoms in spring, enjoy a beach trip in summer, admire the autumn leaves, or ski in Nagano or Hokkaido in winter, knowing the weather will enhance your trip.
This guide gives an overview of Japan’s weather for popular cities like Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Fukuoka. It includes monthly temperature averages, rainfall patterns, and seasonal highlights to help you plan your perfect Japanese adventure. I’ve spent days researching data from the Japan Meteorological Agency!
Understanding Japan’s weather helps you decide what to pack, what to expect, and how to make the most of your visit. Let’s explore the ever-changing climates that make Japan such a remarkable destination.
Tokyo Weather
Spring (March to May)
- Weather: Temperatures gradually warm from cool to mild
- Temperature: 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F)
- Features: Cherry blossoms in full bloom, making it a popular time for tourists. Light rain is common, especially in May.
Summer (June to August)
- Weather: Hot and humid with high rainfall
- Temperature: 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F)
- Features: Rainy season (tsuyu) occurs in June and early July. High humidity levels with occasional typhoons in August (and September).
Autumn (September to November)
- Weather: Mild and comfortable
- Temperature: 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F)
- Features: Clear skies and colourful foliage, making it a great time for outdoor activities. Typhoon season can extend into early autumn. Early autumn can still be very humid.
Winter (December to February)
- Weather: Cool and dry
- Temperature: 0°C to 10°C (32°F to 50°F)
- Features: Rarely snow, but occasional cold snaps. Generally sunny with low humidity, making it a comfortable season to visit.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Tokyo by Month
| Month |
Average Daytime Temp (°C) |
Daytime Temp Range (°C) |
Daytime Temp (°F) |
Daytime Temp Range (°F) |
Nighttime Temp (°C) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°C) |
Nighttime Temp (°F) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°F) |
Average Rainfall (mm) |
Average Rainfall (inches) |
| January |
10.2 |
8-12 |
50.4 |
46.4-53.6 |
2.6 |
0-5 |
36.7 |
32-41 |
48.6 |
1.91 |
| February |
10.7 |
8-13 |
51.3 |
46.4-55.4 |
3.2 |
1-6 |
37.8 |
33.8-42.8 |
56.1 |
2.21 |
| March |
13.6 |
11-16 |
56.5 |
51.8-60.8 |
6.1 |
4-9 |
43.0 |
39.2-48.2 |
117.5 |
4.63 |
| April |
18.6 |
15-22 |
65.5 |
59-71.6 |
11.1 |
8-14 |
52.0 |
46.4-57.2 |
124.5 |
4.90 |
| May |
23.2 |
20-26 |
73.8 |
68-78.8 |
15.5 |
12-19 |
59.9 |
53.6-66.2 |
137.6 |
5.42 |
| June |
25.4 |
22-29 |
77.7 |
71.6-84.2 |
19.4 |
17-22 |
66.9 |
62.6-71.6 |
167.7 |
6.60 |
| July |
29.2 |
26-32 |
84.6 |
78.8-89.6 |
23.4 |
21-26 |
74.1 |
69.8-78.8 |
153.5 |
6.04 |
| August |
30.4 |
27-33 |
86.7 |
80.6-91.4 |
24.4 |
22-27 |
75.9 |
71.6-80.6 |
168.2 |
6.62 |
| September |
26.9 |
24-30 |
80.4 |
75.2-86 |
21.1 |
18-24 |
70.0 |
64.4-75.2 |
209.9 |
8.26 |
| October |
21.4 |
18-25 |
70.5 |
64.4-77 |
15.2 |
12-19 |
59.4 |
53.6-66.2 |
163.5 |
6.44 |
| November |
16.2 |
13-19 |
61.2 |
55.4-66.2 |
9.6 |
7-13 |
49.3 |
44.6-55.4 |
92.5 |
3.64 |
| December |
12.0 |
9-15 |
53.6 |
48.2-59 |
4.5 |
2-7 |
40.1 |
35.6-44.6 |
51.0 |
2.01 |
Yokohama Weather
Spring (March to May)
- Weather: Mild and pleasant
- Temperature: 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F)
- Features: Cherry blossoms and other flowers bloom, attracting many visitors. Light rain is common, particularly in May.
Summer (June to August)
- Weather: Hot and humid
- Temperature: 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F)
- Features: Rainy season (tsuyu) from June to early July, followed by hot and humid weather. Risk of typhoons, especially August-September.
Autumn (September to November)
- Weather: Mild and comfortable
- Temperature: 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F)
- Features: Clear skies and colorful autumn foliage, making it a great season for outdoor activities. Typhoon season can extend into September.
Winter (December to February)
- Weather: Cool and dry
- Temperature: 0°C to 10°C (32°F to 50°F)
- Features: Rarely snow, but can get chilly. Generally sunny with low humidity, providing a comfortable climate for sightseeing and other activities.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Yokohama by Month
| Month |
Daytime Temp (°C) |
Daytime Temp Range (°C) |
Daytime Temp (°F) |
Daytime Temp Range (°F) |
Nighttime Temp (°C) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°C) |
Nighttime Temp (°F) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°F) |
Rainfall (mm) |
Rainfall (inches) |
| January |
10.3 |
7-13 |
50.5 |
44.6-55.4 |
3.5 |
1-6 |
38.3 |
33.8-42.8 |
54.4 |
2.14 |
| February |
10.8 |
8-13 |
51.4 |
46.4-55.4 |
4.0 |
1-7 |
39.2 |
33.8-44.6 |
65.1 |
2.56 |
| March |
13.7 |
10-17 |
56.7 |
50-62.6 |
7.0 |
4-10 |
44.6 |
39.2-50 |
118.7 |
4.67 |
| April |
18.1 |
14-22 |
64.6 |
57.2-71.6 |
11.2 |
8-14 |
52.2 |
46.4-57.2 |
124.8 |
4.91 |
| May |
22.4 |
18-26 |
72.3 |
64.4-78.8 |
15.9 |
12-20 |
60.6 |
53.6-68 |
145.5 |
5.73 |
| June |
25.0 |
21-29 |
77.0 |
69.8-84.2 |
19.7 |
17-23 |
67.5 |
62.6-73.4 |
186.0 |
7.32 |
| July |
28.8 |
25-32 |
83.8 |
77-89.6 |
23.8 |
21-27 |
74.8 |
69.8-80.6 |
153.0 |
6.02 |
| August |
30.1 |
26-34 |
86.2 |
78.8-93.2 |
25.1 |
22-28 |
77.2 |
71.6-82.4 |
168.7 |
6.64 |
| September |
26.7 |
23-30 |
80.1 |
73.4-86 |
21.6 |
18-25 |
70.9 |
64.4-77 |
208.5 |
8.21 |
| October |
21.2 |
17-25 |
70.2 |
62.6-77 |
16.0 |
12-20 |
60.8 |
53.6-68 |
165.8 |
6.53 |
| November |
16.3 |
12-20 |
61.3 |
53.6-68 |
10.3 |
7-14 |
50.5 |
44.6-57.2 |
98.7 |
3.89 |
| December |
11.8 |
8-15 |
53.2 |
46.4-59 |
5.1 |
2-8 |
41.2 |
35.6-46.4 |
51.9 |
2.04 |
Nagoya Weather
Spring (March to May)
- Weather: Temperatures gradually warm from cool to mild
- Temperature: 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F)
- Features: Cherry blossoms and other flowers are in bloom. It’s a popular season for tourists with occasional rain showers.
Summer (June to August)
- Weather: Hot and humid
- Temperature: 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F)
- Features: Rainy season (tsuyu) occurs from June to early July, bringing high humidity and heavy rainfall. Typhoons may occur later in the summer.
Autumn (September to November)
- Weather: Mild and comfortable
- Temperature: 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F)
- Features: Clear skies and colorful autumn foliage. Ideal for outdoor activities, but typhoon season can extend into September.
Winter (December to February)
- Weather: Cool and dry
- Temperature: 0°C to 10°C (32°F to 50°F)
- Features: Rarely snow, but cold temperatures are common. Generally sunny with low humidity, making it a good season for sightseeing.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Nagoya by Month
| Month |
Daytime Temp (°C) |
Daytime Temp Range (°C) |
Daytime Temp (°F) |
Daytime Temp Range (°F) |
Nighttime Temp (°C) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°C) |
Nighttime Temp (°F) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°F) |
Rainfall (mm) |
Rainfall (inches) |
| January |
9.6 |
6-12 |
49.3 |
42.8-53.6 |
0.9 |
-2-3 |
33.6 |
28.4-37.4 |
42.8 |
1.69 |
| February |
10.5 |
7-14 |
50.9 |
44.6-57.2 |
1.6 |
-1-4 |
34.9 |
30.2-39.2 |
59.5 |
2.34 |
| March |
14.0 |
11-18 |
57.2 |
51.8-64.4 |
4.8 |
1-8 |
40.6 |
33.8-46.4 |
116.8 |
4.60 |
| April |
19.4 |
15-23 |
66.9 |
59-73.4 |
10.0 |
6-14 |
50.0 |
42.8-57.2 |
121.0 |
4.76 |
| May |
24.1 |
20-28 |
75.4 |
68-82.4 |
14.8 |
11-19 |
58.6 |
51.8-66.2 |
145.6 |
5.73 |
| June |
27.2 |
23-31 |
81.0 |
73.4-87.8 |
19.9 |
16-24 |
67.8 |
60.8-75.2 |
219.2 |
8.63 |
| July |
31.8 |
28-35 |
89.2 |
82.4-95 |
24.3 |
21-28 |
75.7 |
69.8-82.4 |
227.3 |
8.95 |
| August |
33.0 |
29-36 |
91.4 |
84.2-96.8 |
25.0 |
22-29 |
77.0 |
71.6-84.2 |
157.6 |
6.20 |
| September |
28.6 |
25-32 |
83.5 |
77-89.6 |
20.8 |
17-25 |
69.4 |
62.6-77 |
243.0 |
9.57 |
| October |
22.6 |
18-26 |
72.7 |
64.4-78.8 |
14.0 |
10-18 |
57.2 |
50-64.4 |
137.0 |
5.39 |
| November |
17.1 |
13-21 |
62.8 |
55.4-69.8 |
8.1 |
4-12 |
46.6 |
39.2-53.6 |
80.4 |
3.17 |
| December |
11.4 |
8-15 |
52.5 |
46.4-59 |
2.8 |
0-6 |
37.0 |
32-42.8 |
45.0 |
1.77 |
Nara Weather
Spring (March to May)
- Weather: Mild and pleasant
- Temperature: 8°C to 20°C (46°F to 68°F)
- Features: Cherry blossoms and other flowers bloom, attracting many visitors. Light rain is common, especially in May.
Summer (June to August)
- Weather: Hot and humid
- Temperature: 20°C to 35°C (68°F to 95°F)
- Features: Rainy season (tsuyu) from June to early July, followed by hot and humid weather. Occasional typhoons may occur in late summer.
Autumn (September to November)
- Weather: Mild and comfortable
- Temperature: 12°C to 25°C (54°F to 77°F)
- Features: Clear skies and colorful autumn foliage, making it a great season for outdoor activities. Typhoon season can extend into September.
Winter (December to February)
- Weather: Cool and dry
- Temperature: 0°C to 10°C (32°F to 50°F)
- Features: Rarely snow, but it can get quite chilly. Generally sunny with low humidity, providing a comfortable climate for sightseeing and visiting historical sites.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Nara by Month
| Month |
Daytime Temp (°C) |
Daytime Temp Range (°C) |
Daytime Temp (°F) |
Daytime Temp Range (°F) |
Nighttime Temp (°C) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°C) |
Nighttime Temp (°F) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°F) |
Rainfall (mm) |
Rainfall (inches) |
| January |
9.2 |
6-12 |
48.6 |
42.8-53.6 |
0.7 |
-2-4 |
33.3 |
28.4-39.2 |
49.8 |
1.96 |
| February |
10.1 |
7-13 |
50.2 |
44.6-55.4 |
1.1 |
-1-5 |
34.0 |
30.2-41.0 |
63.1 |
2.48 |
| March |
13.6 |
10-17 |
56.5 |
50.0-62.6 |
4.7 |
1-9 |
40.5 |
33.8-48.2 |
103.0 |
4.06 |
| April |
19.1 |
15-23 |
66.4 |
59.0-73.4 |
10.0 |
6-14 |
50.0 |
42.8-57.2 |
131.5 |
5.18 |
| May |
23.9 |
19-28 |
75.0 |
66.2-82.4 |
14.9 |
11-19 |
58.8 |
51.8-66.2 |
151.8 |
5.98 |
| June |
27.4 |
23-32 |
81.3 |
73.4-89.6 |
19.6 |
16-24 |
67.3 |
60.8-75.2 |
216.7 |
8.53 |
| July |
31.8 |
27-36 |
89.2 |
80.6-96.8 |
23.8 |
21-27 |
74.8 |
69.8-80.6 |
222.3 |
8.75 |
| August |
33.0 |
29-37 |
91.4 |
84.2-98.6 |
24.4 |
22-28 |
75.9 |
71.6-82.4 |
168.2 |
6.62 |
| September |
28.6 |
25-32 |
83.5 |
77.0-89.6 |
20.1 |
17-24 |
68.2 |
62.6-75.2 |
210.3 |
8.28 |
| October |
22.5 |
19-26 |
72.5 |
66.2-78.8 |
13.3 |
10-17 |
55.9 |
50.0-62.6 |
109.6 |
4.31 |
| November |
16.7 |
13-21 |
62.1 |
55.4-69.8 |
7.1 |
4-10 |
44.8 |
39.2-50.0 |
73.3 |
2.89 |
| December |
11.1 |
8-14 |
52.0 |
46.4-57.2 |
2.0 |
0-5 |
35.6 |
32.0-41.0 |
42.8 |
1.69 |
Kyoto Weather
Spring (March to May)
- Weather: Mild and pleasant
- Temperature: 8°C to 20°C (46°F to 68°F)
- Features: Cherry blossoms bloom, attracting many tourists. Light rain is common, especially in May.
Summer (June to August)
- Weather: Hot and humid
- Temperature: 20°C to 35°C (68°F to 95°F)
- Features: Rainy season (tsuyu) from June to early July, followed by hot and humid weather. Occasional typhoons may occur in late summer.
Autumn (September to November)
- Weather: Mild and comfortable
- Temperature: 12°C to 25°C (54°F to 77°F)
- Features: Clear skies and vibrant autumn foliage. Ideal for outdoor activities and visiting temples and gardens. Typhoon season can extend into September.
Winter (December to February)
- Weather: Cool and dry
- Temperature: 0°C to 10°C (32°F to 50°F)
- Features: Rarely snow, but temperatures can drop significantly. Generally sunny with low humidity, making it a pleasant time for sightseeing and experiencing traditional New Year celebrations.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Kyoto by Month
| Month |
Daytime Temp (°C) |
Daytime Temp Range (°C) |
Daytime Temp (°F) |
Daytime Temp Range (°F) |
Nighttime Temp (°C) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°C) |
Nighttime Temp (°F) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°F) |
Rainfall (mm) |
Rainfall (inches) |
| January |
9.4 |
5-12 |
48.9 |
41-53.6 |
1.0 |
-2-4 |
33.8 |
28.4-39.2 |
53.0 |
2.09 |
| February |
10.2 |
6-14 |
50.4 |
42.8-57.2 |
1.5 |
-1-6 |
34.7 |
30.2-42.8 |
66.5 |
2.62 |
| March |
13.8 |
9-18 |
56.8 |
48.2-64.4 |
4.7 |
1-10 |
40.5 |
33.8-50.0 |
111.3 |
4.38 |
| April |
19.4 |
14-24 |
66.9 |
57.2-75.2 |
10.2 |
6-15 |
50.4 |
42.8-59.0 |
123.7 |
4.87 |
| May |
24.2 |
19-28 |
75.6 |
66.2-82.4 |
14.9 |
11-20 |
58.8 |
51.8-68.0 |
144.7 |
5.70 |
| June |
27.7 |
23-32 |
81.9 |
73.4-89.6 |
20.3 |
17-24 |
68.5 |
62.6-75.2 |
219.3 |
8.63 |
| July |
31.8 |
27-36 |
89.2 |
80.6-96.8 |
24.8 |
22-28 |
76.6 |
71.6-82.4 |
224.2 |
8.83 |
| August |
33.2 |
29-38 |
91.8 |
84.2-100.4 |
25.3 |
23-29 |
77.5 |
73.4-84.2 |
147.5 |
5.81 |
| September |
28.9 |
25-32 |
84.0 |
77.0-89.6 |
21.2 |
18-25 |
70.2 |
64.4-77.0 |
194.3 |
7.65 |
| October |
22.2 |
18-26 |
72.0 |
64.4-78.8 |
14.0 |
10-18 |
57.2 |
50.0-64.4 |
120.8 |
4.76 |
| November |
16.3 |
12-21 |
61.3 |
53.6-69.8 |
7.6 |
4-11 |
45.7 |
39.2-51.8 |
78.8 |
3.10 |
| December |
10.9 |
7-14 |
51.6 |
44.6-57.2 |
2.9 |
0-6 |
37.2 |
32.0-42.8 |
54.0 |
2.13 |
Osaka Weather
Spring (March to May)
- Weather: Mild and pleasant
- Temperature: 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F)
- Features: Cherry blossoms and other flowers bloom, attracting many visitors. Light rain is common, particularly in May.
Summer (June to August)
- Weather: Hot and humid
- Temperature: 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F)
- Features: Rainy season (tsuyu) from June to early July, followed by hot and humid weather. Occasional typhoons may occur in late summer.
Autumn (September to November)
- Weather: Mild and comfortable
- Temperature: 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F)
- Features: Clear skies and colorful autumn foliage. Ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing. Typhoon season can extend into September.
Winter (December to February)
- Weather: Cool and dry
- Temperature: 0°C to 10°C (32°F to 50°F)
- Features: Rarely snow, but cold temperatures are common. Generally sunny with low humidity, making it a good season for sightseeing and exploring the city.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Osaka by Month
| Month |
Daytime Temp (°C) |
Daytime Temp Range (°C) |
Daytime Temp (°F) |
Daytime Temp Range (°F) |
Nighttime Temp (°C) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°C) |
Nighttime Temp (°F) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°F) |
Rainfall (mm) |
Rainfall (inches) |
| January |
9.5 |
6-13 |
49.1 |
42.8-55.4 |
2.6 |
-1-6 |
36.7 |
30.2-42.8 |
45.6 |
1.80 |
| February |
10.5 |
7-14 |
50.9 |
44.6-57.2 |
3.2 |
0-7 |
37.8 |
32.0-44.6 |
59.8 |
2.35 |
| March |
13.5 |
10-18 |
56.3 |
50.0-64.4 |
5.8 |
2-10 |
42.4 |
35.6-50.0 |
106.5 |
4.19 |
| April |
19.3 |
15-24 |
66.7 |
59.0-75.2 |
10.8 |
7-15 |
51.4 |
44.6-59.0 |
113.7 |
4.48 |
| May |
24.0 |
20-28 |
75.2 |
68.0-82.4 |
15.4 |
12-19 |
59.7 |
53.6-66.2 |
144.1 |
5.67 |
| June |
27.6 |
23-32 |
81.7 |
73.4-89.6 |
20.5 |
17-24 |
68.9 |
62.6-75.2 |
202.2 |
7.96 |
| July |
31.7 |
27-36 |
89.1 |
80.6-96.8 |
24.9 |
22-28 |
76.8 |
71.6-82.4 |
157.6 |
6.20 |
| August |
33.4 |
29-38 |
92.1 |
84.2-100.4 |
25.9 |
23-30 |
78.6 |
73.4-86.0 |
108.5 |
4.27 |
| September |
28.7 |
25-32 |
83.7 |
77.0-89.6 |
21.3 |
18-25 |
70.3 |
64.4-77.0 |
176.7 |
6.96 |
| October |
22.5 |
18-27 |
72.5 |
64.4-80.6 |
14.6 |
11-19 |
58.3 |
51.8-66.2 |
117.4 |
4.62 |
| November |
16.4 |
12-21 |
61.5 |
53.6-69.8 |
8.4 |
4-12 |
47.1 |
39.2-53.6 |
71.8 |
2.83 |
| December |
11.0 |
7-15 |
51.8 |
44.6-59.0 |
3.5 |
0-7 |
38.3 |
32.0-44.6 |
48.3 |
1.90 |
Hiroshima Weather
Spring (March to May)
- Weather: Mild and pleasant
- Temperature: 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F)
- Features: Cherry blossoms and other flowers bloom, attracting many visitors. Light rain is common, especially in May.
Summer (June to August)
- Weather: Hot and humid
- Temperature: 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F)
- Features: Rainy season (tsuyu) occurs from June to early July, bringing high humidity and heavy rainfall. Occasional typhoons may occur later in the summer.
Autumn (September to November)
- Weather: Mild and comfortable
- Temperature: 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F)
- Features: Clear skies and colorful autumn foliage. Ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing. Typhoon season can extend into September.
Winter (December to February)
- Weather: Cool and dry
- Temperature: 0°C to 10°C (32°F to 50°F)
- Features: Rarely snow, but cold temperatures are common. Generally sunny with low humidity, making it a good season for exploring the city and visiting historical sites.
Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Hiroshima by Month
| Month |
Daytime Temp (°C) |
Daytime Temp Range (°C) |
Daytime Temp (°F) |
Daytime Temp Range (°F) |
Nighttime Temp (°C) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°C) |
Nighttime Temp (°F) |
Nighttime Temp Range (°F) |
Rainfall (mm) |
Rainfall (inches) |
| January |
9.9 |
6-13 |
49.8 |
42.8-55.4 |
1.6 |
-1-5 |
34.9 |
30.2-41.0 |
45.6 |
1.80 |
| February |
10.7 |
7-14 |
51.3 |
44.6-57. |