When to go to Japan?

Japan is a long country with very different climates between the North and the South with four distinct seasons. Spring is the most pleasant season to visit the country thanks to the warm temperatures and little rainfall. Japan is over 3000km / 1,869 miles long and has mainly a temperate climate with regional variations.
Winters can be very harsh in the North of the country, with temperatures that can drop below 0°C/ 32°F on the island of Hokkaido. Snowfalls are very common in this part of Japan where you can find different ski resorts. At the same time of the year, the southern part of the country enjoys a milder climate as it is open to the Pacific Ocean. As a result, Tokyo can be quite sunny during wintertime with temperatures going from 2°C / 35°F to 10°C / 50°F.
Spring in Japan can be quite sunny and not very rainy. In Tokyo, temperatures can reach 20°C / 68°F. But it is above all the blossoming season of the famous Japanese cherry trees, an event celebrated by all the inhabitants. Spring, and especially April, is the best time for a holiday in Japan.
Summer in Japan is the rainy season. From June to July, there are heavy rainfalls and temperatures begin to go up. They can range from 25°C to 30°C. In the North of the country, on Hokkaido, the climate is more bearable with less rain and heat. August to October is the typhoon season.
Autumn/Fall in Japan is a pleasant season with mild temperatures and low humidity.
Overall, the best time to go to Japan is during springtime and more particularly April with the blossoming of its cherry trees. Average temperatures fluctuate from 10°C / 50°F (January) to 31°C / 88°C (August). Sea temperatures varies from 16°C / 61°F to 26°C / 79°F. The rainy months are August, September and October. We recommend visiting Tokyo in April, May, June, September or October.
Average temperatures fluctuate from 10°C / 50°F (January) to 33°C / 91°C (August). Sea temperatures vary from 15°C / 59°F to 27°C / 80°F. The rainy months are July, September and June. We recommend visiting Osaka in April, May, June, September or October.
Average temperatures fluctuate from 9°C / 48°F (January) to 33°C / 91°C (August). The rainy months are July, September and June. We recommend visiting Kyoto in April, May, June, September or October.
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Temperatures Tokyo

Jan Feb March April May June Jul August Sept Oct nov. dec.
Min temperature11°15°19°23°24°21°15°10°
Max temperature10°11°14°19°23°26°30°31°28°22°17°13°
Sea temperature17°16°16°17°20°22°24°26°25°23°21°19°

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The weather month by month in Japan

Weather Tokyo in January

2 to 10°
Sea: 17 °

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In January, in Tokyo, temperatures range from 2 to 10 degrees. Temperatures are low but with a lot of sunshine. The average rainfall is around 62 inches, for 27 days without rain.

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Weather Tokyo in February

3 to 11°
Sea: 16 °

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In February, in Tokyo, temperatures range from 3 to 11 degrees. Temperatures are low but with a lot of sunshine. The daily rainfall is around 61 inches, there are 23 days without rain in the month.

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Weather Tokyo in March

6 to 14°
Sea: 16 °

12 d/month
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6 d/month
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In March, in Tokyo, temperatures range from 6 to 14 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The average rainfall is around 125 inches, 21 days without rain in March

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Weather Tokyo in April

11 to 19°
Sea: 17 °

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6 d/month
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5 d/month
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In April, in Tokyo, Minimum temperatures vary between 11 in the morning and 19 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 139 inches, for 20 days without rain.

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Weather Tokyo in May

15 to 23°
Sea: 20 °

15 d/month
5 d/month
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In May, in Tokyo, Minimum temperatures vary between 15 in the morning and 23 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 150 inches, for 22 days without rain.

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Weather Tokyo in June

19 to 26°
Sea: 22 °

10 d/month
9 d/month
5 d/month
5 d/month
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In June, in Tokyo, Minimum temperatures vary between 19 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 168 inches, for 16 days without rain.

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Weather Tokyo in July

23 to 30°
Sea: 24 °

12 d/month
8 d/month
5 d/month
5 d/month
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In July, in Tokyo, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 30 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 182 inches, for 18 days without rain.

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Weather Tokyo in August

24 to 31°
Sea: 26 °

12 d/month
9 d/month
6 d/month
3 d/month
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In August, in Tokyo, Minimum temperatures vary between 24 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 186 inches, for 16 days without rain.

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Weather Tokyo in September

21 to 28°
Sea: 25 °

12 d/month
8 d/month
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In September, in Tokyo, Minimum temperatures vary between 21 in the morning and 28 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 215 inches, for 18 days without rain.

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Weather Tokyo in October

15 to 22°
Sea: 23 °

11 d/month
6 d/month
5 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
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In October, in Tokyo, Minimum temperatures vary between 15 in the morning and 22 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 235 inches, for 20 days without rain.

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Weather Tokyo in November

10 to 17°
Sea: 21 °

13 d/month
7 d/month
5 d/month
2 d/month
2 d/month
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In November, in Tokyo, temperatures range from 10 to 17 degrees. Rainfall in November: 108 inches, for about 24 days without rain.

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Weather Tokyo in December

5 to 13°
Sea: 19 °

15 d/month
8 d/month
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2 d/month
2 d/month
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In December, in Tokyo, temperatures range from 5 to 13 degrees. Temperatures are low but with a lot of sunshine. The average rainfall is around 44 inches, for 26 days without rain.

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