Tokyo in September
Still hot and sticky into mid-month, September rewards flexible travellers with low rates and the first properly comfortable evenings.
Is September a good time to visit Tokyo?
September is a middling month in Tokyo — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in September
- Peak typhoon season — occasional flight and train disruption
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September compares
Every month in Tokyo, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Tokyo?
September is a middling month in Tokyo — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Tokyo in September?
Tokyo sits at roughly 62/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 7 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Tokyo in September?
Expect highs around 28°C and lows near 21°C in September, with about 12 wet days across the month.