Japan Seasons and Weather Guide for Foreigners (2025): What to Expect All Year
What you'll learn in this guide Japan’s four seasons: what temperatures to expect in Tokyo, Osaka, and other cities The rainy season (梅雨 / tsuyu): when it happens and how to survive it Typhoon season: what to do when one hits What to pack (and buy) for each season How the seasons affect daily life for foreigners Quick Answer Japan has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) is mild with cherry blossoms. Summer (June–August) is hot and humid, with a rainy season in June–July. Autumn (September–November) is comfortable with fall foliage. Winter (December–February) is cold but manageable in Tokyo; Hokkaido and the Japan Sea coast get heavy snow. Typhoon season runs July–October. ...