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Planning your trip to Tokyo
Best time to visit
Late March to early April brings cherry blossom, though the exact timing changes each year, and October to November is comfortable with autumn color. Summers are hot and humid, and winters are cold but clear.
How many days you need
Five days is a comfortable minimum for several neighborhoods, food and a day trip. Tokyo is huge, so plan by area rather than trying to see it all.
Getting around
The train and subway network is fast, punctual and covers almost everywhere, and a rechargeable transit card makes it easy. Trains stop around midnight, so check the last one. Carry some cash, since some smaller places still do not take cards.
What to skip
In busy nightlife districts, be wary of staff who invite you into upstairs bars with no visible prices. Stick to places that post their menu and prices at the door.
Where to stay in Tokyo
Hotels and vacation rentals around Tokyo with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.
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Best time to visit Tokyo
The most comfortable months in Tokyo are April to May and October to November, with average daytime highs of 63 to 73°F and 8 to 13 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 90°F, and January the coolest at 49°F. July sees the most rain, around 18 days, while January is the driest with about 5.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Tokyo: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
- The most comfortable stretch is April to May and October to November, when average highs run 63 to 73°F with 8 to 13 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 90°F on average, and January the coolest at 49°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Tokyo?
- July, with roughly 18 days of rain. The driest is January, with about 5. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Tokyo?
- July averages 86°F by day and 74°F at night, and January averages 49°F and 32°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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