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Japan

Tokyo

Ancient temples next to neon crossings, sushi at dawn, rooftop views from Shibuya Sky and Tokyo Tower, digital art museums and tiny bars in Golden Gai.

Best time to visit Tokyo

Best months: Dec–Feb

• Jan

  Best time

  10° / 1°C · 60 mm rain · Moderate

  Cold, dry and sunny. Many shops and some sights close Jan 1-3 for New Year.

• Feb

  Best time

  11° / 2°C · 57 mm rain · Quiet

  Coldest, quietest month with low hotel prices; plum blossoms late in the month.

• Mar

  Rainy

  14° / 5°C · 116 mm rain · Busy

  Cherry blossoms usually open in late March, so prices and crowds jump at month's end.

• Apr

  Rainy

  19° / 10°C · 134 mm rain · Busy

  Blossoms into early April; Golden Week (Apr 29-May 5) brings peak prices and packed trains.

• May

  Rainy

  24° / 15°C · 140 mm rain · Moderate

  After Golden Week the weather is pleasant and prices drop.

• Jun

  Good

  26° / 19°C · 168 mm rain · Quiet

  Rainy season: humid with frequent drizzle, but fewer crowds and hydrangeas in bloom.

• Jul

  Rainy

  30° / 22°C · 156 mm rain · Moderate

  Rainy season ends mid to late July, then hot and humid with festivals and fireworks.

• Aug

  Rainy

  31° / 24°C · 155 mm rain · Busy

  Hottest month. Obon (mid-August) fills transport; typhoons can disrupt travel.

• Sep

  Rainy

  28° / 20°C · 225 mm rain · Moderate

  Still hot early on and peak typhoon season.

• Oct

  Rainy

  22° / 15°C · 235 mm rain · Moderate

  Comfortable temperatures, though early October is wet.

• Nov

  Good

  17° / 9°C · 96 mm rain · Busy

  Autumn leaves peak mid to late November; crisp, clear days.

• Dec

  Best time

  12° / 4°C · 58 mm rain · Moderate

  Dry and sunny with winter illuminations; many businesses close from about Dec 29.

Typical averages, not a forecast. Weather: en.wikipedia.org.