April · Japan
Best time to visit Tokyo in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tokyo in April
Average temperature 15°C, 147 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 147 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Tokyo scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 147 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tokyo’s finest days weave quiet contrasts: a hushed shrine at dawn, a tiny lunch counter at noon, and glowing neon districts after dark—best savored in the crisp clarity of late autumn and winter.
April holds up well in Tokyo — 5th best month
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
147 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tokyo in April?
- In April, Tokyo averages 15°C, 147 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Tokyo?
- April earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tokyo in April?
- Expect about 147 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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