🌤 Tokyo Weather Guide · June 2026
Best Time
to Visit Tokyo
Month-by-month weather, cherry blossoms, rainy season and crowd/cost levels — find the window that fits your dates, your budget, and how busy you like it.
Late Mar–Apr
Cherry blossom peak · book early
Oct–Nov
Autumn colour · fewer crowds
Jun–Sep
Rainy & humid · avoid if possible
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QUICK ANSWER
For Weather
Late Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Mild, cherry blossoms or autumn colour
For Value
Jan–Feb & Jun
Cold or rainy, but cheapest
Avoid If Possible
Jul–Sep
Hot, humid, and September carries typhoon risk
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Tokyo's Seasons
Unlike Paris or London's fairly even rainfall, Tokyo has a genuinely distinct wet season — the tsuyu (梅雨) rains hit hard from early June to mid-July, and September carries real typhoon risk. Outside that window, Tokyo has four sharply defined seasons, each with its own character.
SAKURA & AUTUMN
Late Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Best overall visiting windows
- Cherry blossoms (sakura) late March-early April
- Mild, comfortable temperatures
- Autumn colour (koyo) peaks mid-to-late November
- Both are Japan's own peak domestic travel seasons too
RAINY & TYPHOON SEASON
June – September
Hot, humid, and genuinely wet
- Tsuyu (rainy season): early June-mid July
- Hot, sticky summer: July-August, 25-31°C
- Typhoon risk builds through September
- Lower prices and fewer crowds if you don't mind the weather
WINTER
December – February
Cold, dry, and clear
- Crisp, dry air with clear blue skies
- Occasional light snow, rarely disruptive in the city
- Illuminations and quieter major sights
- Good value outside the New Year holiday week
ℹ️ Good to know: Late April into early May includes Golden Week — a cluster of Japanese public holidays when domestic travel surges and both flights and hotels get noticeably pricier. Plan around it if you're chasing value, even though the weather itself is lovely.
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Monthly Weather & Rainfall
10-YEAR AVERAGE
Peak season (busy & pricey)
Best value (mild & quieter)
Rainy / typhoon risk
Cold season (cheaper but chilly)
| Month | Avg Temp | Rainfall | Season |
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| January | 2–10°C | 48 mm | Cold, dry, clear |
| February | 3–10°C | 55 mm | Cold, dry, clear |
| March | 6–13°C | 118 mm | Cherry blossoms begin late month |
| April | 10–19°C | 125 mm | Peak cherry blossom, Golden Week starts late Apr |
| May | 15–23°C | 138 mm | Warm, pleasant, post-Golden Week calm |
| June | 19–25°C | 168 mm | Rainy season (tsuyu) |
| July | 23–29°C | 154 mm | Hot, humid, tsuyu tapers off |
| August | 25–31°C | 168 mm | Hottest month, Obon holiday |
| September | 21–27°C | 210 mm | Peak typhoon risk |
| October | 16–22°C | 198 mm | Cooling, autumn colour begins late month |
| November | 10–17°C | 93 mm | Peak autumn colour, mild and dry |
| December | 5–12°C | 51 mm | Cold, dry, illuminations |
💡 Pro tip: Early-to-mid May and the first half of October give you good weather without the sharpest crowd and price spikes of peak cherry blossom or peak autumn colour — a smart middle ground for most Indian travellers.
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Crowd Levels by Month
Crowds in Tokyo peak around cherry blossom season, Golden Week, autumn colour, and the New Year holiday — driven heavily by domestic Japanese travel, not just international tourism.
DecemberModerate (New Year spike late month)
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Cost Levels by Month
Flight and hotel prices to Tokyo move sharply around cherry blossom season, Golden Week and autumn colour — more dramatically than in Paris or London, since Japan's own domestic travellers compete for the same rooms.
DecemberModerate (peaks last week)
💸 Budget tip: Want to know exactly what your dates would cost? Use the
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Best Time For — By Travel Style
BUDGET TRAVELLERS
Jan, Feb, Jun, Sep
Lowest flight & hotel prices
- January-February: cold but clear and dry
- June & September: rain/typhoon risk, but real savings
- Hotels often 30-40% cheaper than peak weeks
BALANCED VALUE
Early May, Early Oct
Good weather + reasonable prices
- Comfortable temperatures, manageable crowds
- Avoids the sharpest cherry blossom/autumn spikes
- Most recommended window for Indians
FOR HONEYMOONS
Late Mar, Nov
Iconic scenery, worth the crowds
- Cherry blossoms or autumn colour as a backdrop
- Book hotels and key activities 3+ months ahead
- Genuinely one-of-a-kind seasonal scenery
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is cherry blossom season in Tokyo?
Tokyo's cherry blossoms (sakura) typically peak in the last week of March through the first week of April, though the exact dates shift year to year by up to two weeks. Hotels and popular viewing spots book out months in advance for this window.
When is Tokyo's rainy season?
Tokyo's rainy season (tsuyu) runs roughly from early June to mid-July, with steady, humid rain most days. September also carries typhoon risk, unlike the rest of the year — it's worth checking forecasts if travelling then.
Is it worth visiting Tokyo in winter?
Yes — winter (December-February) brings crisp, clear, dry days and noticeably lower prices outside the New Year holiday week. It's cold but rarely disruptive, and major sights are far less crowded than during cherry blossom or autumn season.
Which months are the most crowded in Tokyo?
Late March through April (cherry blossoms and Golden Week) and November (peak autumn colour) are the busiest, driven heavily by Japan's own domestic travellers competing for the same hotel rooms and restaurant tables as tourists.
How much does the temperature change across the year in Tokyo?
Significantly — from around 2-10°C in January to 25-31°C in August. Tokyo has four sharply defined seasons plus a distinct rainy season (tsuyu) in June-July that Paris and London don't really have an equivalent to.
What's the cheapest time to visit Tokyo from India?
January-February and September tend to have the lowest flight and hotel prices, since they avoid both the cherry blossom/Golden Week rush and peak autumn colour. June is also cheap, though you'll need to plan around the rainy season.