Tokyo in August
August is genuinely punishing at 31 °C with tropical humidity, but it is also festival season, and central Tokyo thins out as residents leave for their home towns.
Is August a good time to visit Tokyo?
August is a middling month in Tokyo — crowds around 76/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in August
- Obon (mid-August) — the biggest domestic travel week; some small restaurants close
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Tokyo, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Tokyo?
August is a middling month in Tokyo — crowds around 76/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Tokyo in August?
Tokyo sits at roughly 76/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 7 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Tokyo in August?
Expect highs around 31°C and lows near 24°C in August, with about 9 wet days across the month.