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Living in Tokyo: Weather & Climate

What it's actually like to live in Tokyo - the weather through the year, healthcare, and the practical essentials.

The year in Tokyo
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Apr to May and Oct to Nov

Best months to visit.

Dec to Mar

Shoulder months.

Jun to Oct

Wettest months.

Weather & Climate in Tokyo

Tokyo experiences a humid subtropical climate with distinct seasons and abundant rainfall.

Climate

Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters with occasional cool spells. Summers are short, warm, and muggy, while winters are cold and mostly clear. The city receives abundant precipitation throughout the year, with a wetter season from March to October. Typhoons can occur during the late summer and early autumn.

Healthcare in Tokyo

HospitalType
St. Luke's International HospitalPrivate · Multi-speciality
Tokyo Medical and Dental University HospitalUniversity · Multi-speciality
Keio University HospitalUniversity · Multi-speciality
Japanese Red Cross Medical CenterPrivate · Multi-speciality

Frequently asked questions about Tokyo

By air into Haneda Airport (HND). By rail into Tokyo Station.

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