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Japan weather

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Japan

Right now in Japan's capital it's 24°, Fair. The best time to visit is usually May, June, September — mild and drier. We've put together the month-by-month climate and a live forecast for every major city.

Now, by city

Weather across Japan's cities

CityTodayRainHumiditySunriseSunset
Fukuoka29° / 20°Partly cloudy0.2 מ״מ56%06:0117:34Full forecast ›
Hiroshima20° / 16°Clear sky—93%06:0017:35Full forecast ›
Kamakura25° / 17°Clear sky—51%06:0117:32Full forecast ›
Kawasaki19° / 18°Clear sky—82%06:0117:34Full forecast ›
Kobe25° / 19°Fair—61%06:0117:33Full forecast ›
Kyoto26° / 15°Clear sky—52%06:0117:33Full forecast ›
Nagoya27° / 18°Clear sky—43%06:0217:33Full forecast ›
Nara26° / 17°Clear sky—56%06:0117:33Full forecast ›
Osaka27° / 16°Fair—69%06:0117:33Full forecast ›
Saitama25° / 15°Clear sky—61%06:0217:33Full forecast ›
Sapporo21° / 12°Fog—60%06:0617:27Full forecast ›
Tokyo25° / 16°Clear sky—48%06:0217:33Full forecast ›
Yokohama24° / 17°Clear sky—55%06:0217:33Full forecast ›
Climate by month

Temperature & rainfall in Japan

Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.

Jan4°Feb4°Mar8°Apr13°May18°Jun21°Jul25°Aug26°Sep23°Oct17°Nov11°Dec6°

Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020

This week

Near-term forecast for Japan

The temperature right now in Japan's capital and the days ahead. For a specific city, see the table above.

Japan
24°Fair
Sun26°Mon24°Tue26°Wed27°
Questions & answers

Japan weather — FAQ

When is the best time to visit Japan?
Usually May, June, September — comfortable temperatures and less rain. It's also peak season, so prices and flights rise.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Japan?
August is usually the hottest (average 26°), January the coldest (average 4°).
How much daylight does Japan get?
In January about 9h 51m of daylight, in July about 14h 11m of daylight. The gap widens the further you are from the equator.
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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0) · Climate: Open-Meteo (1991–2020)