How hot is Tokyo in August?

Daytime highs in Tokyo in August average 32°C (90°F); nights drop to about 25°C.

Does it rain in Tokyo in August?

Expect around 14.3 rainy days and 141 mm of rainfall in August.

Is August a good time to visit Tokyo?

August is a challenging month to visit Tokyo — consider April–May & October–November instead. Overall travel score: 3.8/10. The best months are April–May & October–November.

Tokyo weather in August

August is a challenging month to visit Tokyo — consider April–May & October–November instead. Expect highs around 32°C, lows near 25°C, and about 14.3 days with rain.

3.8 · Poortravel score for August

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Avg high

32°C

Avg low

25°C

Rainfall

141 mm

Rain days

14.3

Sunshine

10.5 h/day

Daylight

13.4 h

What to pack for Tokyo in August

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 78%; max daily wind around 26 km/h.

How August compares

Best months in Tokyo: April–May & October–November. See the full best time to visit Tokyo guide.

Tokyo in August: the details

In August, Tokyo sees average daytime highs of 32°C (90°F) and overnight lows of 25°C (76°F). Rainfall totals roughly 141 mm across 14.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.5 hours per day with 13.4 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 78%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Tokyo, Japan (35.69, 139.69) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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