Month guide · Tokyo · Japan
Tokyo in August
What August is really like in Tokyo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. The hottest month, often above 33°C with high humidity; the Obon holidays in mid-August bring domestic travel peaks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Tokyo: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with July (30°C (86°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:01
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:32
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Summer (June–August). The rainy season in June and early July, then hot, humid weather with fireworks, festivals and Bon dances.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Obon holidays (around 13–16 August)
- Koenji Awa Odori dance festival (usually late August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Akihabara
Akihabara
Akihabara's electronics stores now share the streets with multi-storey shops for anime, manga, figures and retro video games, plus arcades full of crane games and themed cafés.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Kids
- After dark
Neighbourhood · Shinjuku
Golden Gai
Go after 9pm, check the cover charge posted by the door, and ask before taking photos inside a bar.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Off the beaten path
- Food
Neighbourhood · Yanaka
Yanaka
One of the few districts to come through the 1923 earthquake and wartime bombing largely intact, Yanaka has wooden houses, dozens of small temples, the tree-lined Yanaka Cemetery and the Yanaka Ginza shopping street with its snack stalls and neighbourhood cats.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Museum · Mitaka
Ghibli Museum
Walk to the museum through Inokashira Park from Kichijoji Station, about 15 minutes.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Art
- Rainy day
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tokyo.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Tokyo?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Tokyo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Tokyo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The hottest month, often above 33°C with high humidity; the Obon holidays in mid-August bring domestic travel peaks.
+How warm is Tokyo in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in August?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.