Month guide · Tokyo · Japan
Tokyo in June
What June is really like in Tokyo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 14.6 hours of daylight. The rainy season (tsuyu) usually starts in early June, bringing humid, overcast days and hydrangeas in temple gardens.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 14.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 4th-warmest month in Tokyo: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with May (24°C (75°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:25
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:59
- Daylight
- About 14.6 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°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, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Hydrangea season at temples and parks (June)
- Sanno Matsuri at Hie Shrine (mid-June, with a grand procession in even-numbered years)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Shibuya
Shibuya Crossing
When the lights change at Shibuya's scramble crossing, pedestrians pour across from every direction at once, in their thousands at busy times.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Oshiage
Tokyo Skytree
Pay for the upper deck only if the sky is clear; on hazy days the lower deck is enough.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- Iconic
- After dark
Landmark · Shiba
Tokyo Tower
The orange-and-white Tokyo Tower, completed in 1958 and inspired by the Eiffel Tower, stands 333 metres high beside Zojo-ji temple.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
Viewpoint · Shibuya
Shibuya Sky
Book the sunset slot weeks ahead; clear winter days give the best chance of seeing Mount Fuji.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Photo spot
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tokyo.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 19°C and 13 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June 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 June a good time to visit Tokyo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The rainy season (tsuyu) usually starts in early June, bringing humid, overcast days and hydrangeas in temple gardens.
+How warm is Tokyo in June?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in June?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.