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Tokyo
Visit in May — score 68/100 · avg high 74°F · 13 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41 | 40° | 49° | 32° | 6 | 50 | 9.8h | Moderate | Average |
| February | 40 | 42° | 51° | 34° | 8 | 54 | 10.7h | Moderate | Average |
| March | 32 | 49° | 58° | 41° | 13 | 139 | 11.7h | High | Above avg |
| April | 44 | 58° | 66° | 49° | 13 | 135 | 12.9h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| May | 68 | 66° | 74° | 58° | 13 | 149 | 13.9h | High | Average |
| June | 67 | 72° | 79° | 66° | 17 | 192 | 14.4h | Moderate | Average |
| July | 62 | 80° | 87° | 74° | 17 | 172 | 14.2h | High | Average |
| August | 61 | 82° | 89° | 76° | 16 | 135 | 13.4h | High | Average |
| September | 59 | 75° | 82° | 70° | 18 | 208 | 12.2h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 51 | 64° | 71° | 58° | 14 | 194 | 11.1h | High | Average |
| November | 44 | 54° | 62° | 47° | 10 | 83 | 10.1h | High | Above avg |
| December | 39 | 44° | 53° | 36° | 7 | 54 | 9.6h | Moderate | Average |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 48/100
- High
- 66°F
- Low
- 49°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Spring in Tokyo (March, April, May) brings average highs of 66°F and lows of 49°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 48/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 68/100.
Summer
- Score
- 63/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 72°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- high
Summer in Tokyo (June, July, August) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 72°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 63/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 67/100.
Fall
- Score
- 52/100
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- high
Fall in Tokyo (September, October, November) brings average highs of 72°F and lows of 58°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 52/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 59/100.
Winter
- Score
- 40/100
- High
- 51°F
- Low
- 34°F
- Rain days
- 7/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Tokyo (December, January, February) brings average highs of 51°F and lows of 34°F, with about 7 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 40/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 41/100.
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