What June feels like in Tokyo
In Tokyo, June brings early summer. Afternoons are warm and pleasant, good for long days out. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights stay mild and the temperature hardly changes after dark. The air is muggy, so it feels hotter than the thermometer suggests.
Rain in Tokyo in June
Dry days are the exception, with rain on about every other day. Rain tends to come in heavy bursts: about 12 mm (0.5 in) on an average rainy day. That is close to Tokyo's typical rain per wet day for the whole year (about 11.4 mm). It is among the three wettest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in June
On 15 June the sun rises at about 4:25 am and sets around 6:58 pm local time, giving 14 h 33 min of daylight. Days are getting longer: 32 min more daylight than in mid-May. Measured sunshine covers about 55% of the daylight — sun and cloud share the day.
How June compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, June comes out as the 4th warmest month in Tokyo. Compared with May, afternoons are 3°C (5.4°F) warmer, with 22 mm more rain. The warm-up continues into July. The next month's average high: 29.3°C (84.7°F).
Who June suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — daytime temperatures are fine for walking around.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.
- Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.
Tips for visiting Tokyo in June
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light waterproof jacket.
Sunglasses
Plenty of sun, so bring sunglasses and a cap.
Quick questions
How warm is Tokyo in June?
Expect around 25.4°C (77.7°F) in the afternoon and 18.5°C (65.3°F) at night, which most visitors would call warm.
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in June?
Quite a lot — 168 mm spread over about 14 days.
What should I wear in Tokyo in June?
Based on the averages: rain protection and sunglasses. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is June or July better for visiting Tokyo?
June, clearly: it ranks #3 of 12 among Tokyo's months, against #9 for the other. July is warmer and has more rainy days.