Tokyo weather in April
Tokyo in April averages 15°C (59°F), 134 mm of rain and 6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Tokyo, April is the sixth coldest, the sixth driest and the third sunniest.
- Average temp
- 15°C (59°F)
11–19°C · 51–66°F
- Rainfall
- 134 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6 h
hours per day
What is Tokyo like in April?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Tokyo in April?
A light rain jacket
About 134 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 11°C (51°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Tokyo is 4.8°C warmer than March and 18 mm wetter than it, which averages 10°C (50°F).
April in Tokyo is 4.8°C cooler than May and about as wet as it, which averages 20°C (67°F).
Daylight in Tokyo in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 6 minutes in Tokyo, rising about 05:08 and setting about 18:14 local time.
April ends 1 hour 2 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 28 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Tokyo
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Tokyo
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Tokyo weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 60 mm |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 57 mm |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 117 mm |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 134 mm |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 140 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 168 mm |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 157 mm |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 155 mm |
| September | 24°C / 76°F | 221 mm |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 237 mm |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 97 mm |
| December | 9°C / 48°F | 58 mm |
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FAQs about Tokyo in April
April climate averages for Tokyo, 1991–2020.
Tokyo averages 15°C (59°F) in April, ranging from about 11°C (51°F) at night to 19°C (66°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 134 mm falls across April, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. April averages 15°C (59°F) against 20°C (67°F) in May — 4.8°C cooler.
April is 4.8°C warmer than March, and 18 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 6 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 14 hours 34 minutes in June and 9 hours 46 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 05:08 and sunset about 18:14 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 2 minutes longer than it starts.
