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Tokyo weather in April

April in Tokyo is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and night-time lows near 7°C (44°F). The month usually brings about 134 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than March and 5°C cooler than May.

What stands out in April

  • Keep a flexible plan: if showers roll in, shift Shibuya Crossing to a drier part of the day.
  • In Tokyo, April is mid-spring.
  • Temperatures are climbing — May is around 5°C warmer.
  • Tokyo is usually about 2°C warmer than Maebashi, 100 km away, in April.

Avg high

18°C

64°F

Avg low

7°C

44°F

Rainfall

134 mm

wet

Humidity

77%

relative

Sky

64%

cloud · often cloudy

Tokyo weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Tokyo
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January8°C / 46°F-2°C / 29°F55 mm76%43%
February9°C / 48°F-1°C / 30°F66 mm77%57%
March13°C / 55°F2°C / 35°F112 mm77%59%
April18°C / 64°F7°C / 44°F134 mm77%64%
May23°C / 73°F12°C / 54°F132 mm78%66%
June25°C / 77°F17°C / 62°F197 mm83%82%
July29°C / 84°F21°C / 70°F183 mm84%77%
August31°C / 87°F23°C / 73°F130 mm82%66%
September27°C / 80°F19°C / 66°F239 mm84%73%
October21°C / 70°F12°C / 54°F214 mm83%68%
November16°C / 61°F6°C / 43°F91 mm82%56%
December11°C / 51°F1°C / 33°F59 mm78%48%

What to pack for April

  • A warm sweater or fleece for layering
  • A mid-weight jacket
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is April a good time to visit Tokyo?

Our Tokyo guide recommends: March to May for cherry blossoms, or September to November for mild temperatures and autumn colour.

Get an IC card (Suica or Pasmo) on arrival — it works across nearly all trains, subways, and buses, and at many convenience stores.

Best time to visit Tokyo →

Other Japan cities in April

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Tokyo in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Tokyo?

Yes. April is one of the best months for Tokyo, with highs around 18°C and about 134 mm of rain.

How warm is Tokyo in April?

Average highs are about 18°C (64°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in April?

Tokyo typically gets around 134 mm of rain in April — wet.

When is the best time to visit Tokyo?

March to May for cherry blossoms, or September to November for mild temperatures and autumn colour.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Tokyo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.