Japan (Tokyo) · April
Low seasonJapan · Asia
Max Temp
18.1°C
Min Temp
8.5°C
Sunshine
6.9 h/day
Rain Days
9 days
Water Temp
15.3°C
Rainfall
131.7 mm
Humidity
72%
Avg Temp
13.4°C
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in May.
April in Japan (Tokyo) at 18°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, July, and August.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 18°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 13°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 9 rain days with 132 mm total. At 15°C, the water is still quite cool in April — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Hanami-Saison: Kirschblüten verwandeln den Ueno-Park, den Meguro-Fluss und den Shinjuku Gyoen in ein rosa-weißes Meer. Das ganze Land picknickt unter den Bäumen — eine der wenigen Gelegenheiten, wo Japaner in großen Gruppen gemeinsam laut sein dürfen.
Packing list for Japan (Tokyo) in April
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Japan (Tokyo)?
- April is not an optimal month for Japan (Tokyo) (Score: 59/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, July, and August.
- How warm is it in Japan (Tokyo) in April?
- In April, Japan (Tokyo) sees daily highs of 18°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 13°C.
- How much rain falls in Japan (Tokyo) in April?
- In April, Japan (Tokyo) receives an average of 132 mm of rain over 9 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Japan (Tokyo) get in April?
- Japan (Tokyo) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Japan (Tokyo) in April?
- Water temperature in Japan (Tokyo) in April averages 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
