April · Japan
Best time to visit Kamakura in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kamakura in April
Average temperature 14°C, 161 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.1/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 161 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Kamakura scores 6.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 161 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kamakura's Great Buddha, temples and beach make it a relaxed day trip from Tokyo.
April in Kamakura: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
April averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 161 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 6.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kamakura in April?
- In April, Kamakura averages 14°C, 161 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Kamakura?
- April earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kamakura in April?
- Expect about 161 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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