Tokyo · Japan
April
Peak cherry blossom and peak tourism — the most visited month of the year.
Strong option
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Tokyo — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
19.3°C
Low
10.5°C
Rain
133mm
Sun
7.1hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How April scores in Tokyo
Weather
Very good
Value
Average
Crowds
Below average
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in April
- ↑Full cherry blossom season (early April is typically peak): parks and riverbanks genuinely spectacular
- ↑Golden Week (late April–early May) brings festival energy across the city
- ↑Warm, comfortable daytime temperatures: ideal walking weather at 19°C
What you sacrifice
- ↓Absolute peak hotel prices — among the most expensive weeks of the Tokyo travel calendar
- ↓Asakusa and Ueno overwhelmed: 2-hour queues for some popular spots
- ↓Golden Week domestic travel surge (late April) means Shinkansen tickets book out weeks ahead
How April compares to November (best month)
| Factor | April | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 8 |
| Value | 4 | 5 |
| Crowds | 3 | 4 |
April in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tokyo, not across destinations. Methodology →