Tokyo in August
The weather in August
In August, Tokyo averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 170 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 40%.
Days are 1.7° warmer than in July on average, and September is cooler again by about 3.7°. The sea averages 26°, comfortably warm for swimming.
August scores 45/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Tokyo. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and October instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:00 and sets at 18:33 local time, giving 13 h 33 min of daylight. Days shorten by 58 minutes over the month.
Why 45/100?
How the score for August is builtBeach score this month: 73/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in the region in August
- Kōenji Awa OdoriAsagaya-minami
- Jingu Fireworks FestivalKita-aoyama
- Fukagawa MatsuriMonzen-nakachō
- Hachioji MatsuriHachiōji
- Itabashi Fireworks FestivalŌyama-higashichō
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Tokyo this month
Musashino
Japan's best in August
Kuji
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Tokyo in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Tokyo?
August scores 45/100 for Tokyo, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 14 wet days.
How warm is Tokyo in August?
Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 24°C in August.
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in August?
Tokyo receives about 170 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 14 days.
Can you swim in Tokyo in August?
The sea averages 26°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.