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Spring is the most anticipated season in Japan. It’s that time of the year when it’s not too cold nor too hot — the spring temperature in Japan is just right. The locals welcome and celebrate the warmer weather with tons of outdoor activities and tourists travel to the country to witness the breathtaking sights that come about with the warm yet cooling Japanese spring. For example, the blooming of the cherry blossoms is a phenomenon not to be missed.
With the change in spring temperature in Japan also comes the reopening of the schools in April as well as the start of the new business year. Not to mention the reopening of beaches down in southern Japan like Okinawa, and the end of the season for spring skiers up in Hokkaido.
Read on to learn more about the spring weather in Japan, the proper attire to prepare, as well as the wonderful activities you can partake in.
What to Expect for the Weather and Spring Temperature in Japan
Spring in Japan is one of the busiest times of the whole year and that’s because of the amazing weather! The season usually goes on for about three months, from March to May. The exact duration of spring can vary from year to year — it can start as early as mid-March or as late as early April. The end of the season can be as early as late April or as late as mid-May!
Because tons of people are looking forward to the spring weather in Japan each year, count on having forecasts all over the Japanese news. These weather forecasts are even broadcast on some of the trains in Japan. Rest assured that these forecasts are highly accurate — no one wants to let millions of people down!
Let’s take a look at the average temperatures, and the humidity of the spring months in Japan.
What is the Spring Temperature in Japan?
The spring temperature in Japan can fluctuate drastically. Depending on the month, the highest and lowest temperatures vary.
In March, a good sunny day can go as high as 13ºC (55.4ºF) in the afternoon, however it can drop quite low to about 3ºC (37.4ºF) in the evening and early mornings — so take a thick coat with you if you’re planning to be out the whole day!
April is arguably the best month of Japanese spring. It’s the most popular month to travel to Japan to, partly because it’s your best shot at seeing cherry blossoms with your very own eyes! This is the month where the cherry blossoms start blooming all over the country. Tokyo gets an average temperature of 19ºC (66.2ºF) in the afternoon and about 11ºC (51.8ºF) in the evening and early mornings.
It gets hotter in May, signalling the approach of summer. Most of the month is quite sunny; expect 23ºC (73.4ºF) afternoons and 15ºC (59.0ºF) evenings. Your chances of cherry blossom sightings are slim to none during this month, but don’t lose all hope! There are always late bloomers, especially up in northern Japan.
What is the Spring Humidity in Japan?
The humidity is just like the spring temperature in Japan — it’s lower in early spring and gets higher in late spring. March is the least humid month of the season with a relative humidity of 55.5%.
It gets more humid in April, at about 60% relative humidity. May is the most humid of them all; the relative humidity in May jumps to about 65%. Japan just keeps getting more and more humid after the spring season, with a considerably uncomfortable summer, so make the most of the relative comfortable humidity and spring temperature in Japan while you can!
How to Dress Appropriately For the Spring Temperature in Japan
Trust me when I say that you can never be too prepared when it come to dressing for the weather and spring temperature in Japan. One day it can be hot and sunny, the next it can be cold and rainy! Every day is like a surprise, but the general temperature will give you a good judgment of how to dress appropriately in spring fashion.
It’s still rather cold in March, even on the sunniest days of the month. This month does get more rainy days than the others in spring, so the temperature can drop quite a bit when it does. Don’t forget to bring a coat with you. It doesn’t have to be a down feather one, but be sure it’s thick enough to keep you warm at night.
April sees more sunny days than March, so a light coat or a cardigan will do the trick to keep you warm — even the bad weather days are not so cold, so a jumper will be just fine. If you plan on taking loads of photos with the cherry blossoms, bring your cutest outerwear to spice the pictures up even more!
May has the best weather of all the months in spring. A long sleeve shirt can sometimes be enough for the sunny days, but just in case, bring a cardigan with you when it gets windy in the evening.
Azra Syakirah
Usually tucked away in a cafe anywhere she goes, Azra Syakirah is a fashion designer and entrepreneur living in Tokyo, Japan. Born and bred in Singapore, her heart belongs to the world. Also a language enthusiast, she virtually scribbles her thoughts on a blog as well as freelances as a writer.
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