Climate in Japan — When to Visit & Weather Guide
We cover 6 destinations in Japan, with continental, subtropical climates. Each guide below has month-by-month temperatures, rainfall and the best time to go — all calculated from four years of historical weather data.
Destinations in Japan
Japan climate at a glance
| Destination | Climate | Hottest month | Wettest month | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | Subtropical | August (31.0°C) | August (327.7mm) | All year |
| Kyoto | Continental | August (32.1°C) | July (336.7mm) | All year |
| Okinawa | Subtropical | July (30.1°C) | May (369.3mm) | All year |
| Osaka | Continental | August (32.5°C) | July (281.2mm) | All year |
| Sapporo | Continental | August (26.3°C) | August (182.7mm) | March to December |
| Tokyo | Continental | August (32.0°C) | July (244.3mm) | All year |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Japan?
Tokyo: All year. Osaka: All year. Kyoto: All year. Sapporo: March to December.
What is the climate like in Japan?
Destinations we cover in Japan have continental, subtropical climates — see each destination's annual climate page for the full breakdown.
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.