- General Characteristics
- Tokyo has temperate climate with mild winters and hot summers
- City is located on 35th parallel, protected by mountains
- Monsoon circulation affects weather patterns throughout year
- Temperature Patterns
- January (coldest month) averages 6.1°C (42.9°F)
- August (warmest month) averages 27.9°C (82.2°F)
- Sea temperature ranges from 15.5°C (60°F) in February to 23°C (73°F) in October
- Weather Events
- Typhoons can affect city from June to October
- Cherry blossoms (Sakura) occur around March 30th
- Plum blossoms (ume matsuri) happen February 10th to March 20th
- Precipitation and Sunshine
- Annual rainfall averages 1,600mm (63 inches)
- Average 1,930 hours of sunshine per year
- August is driest and sunniest summer month
- Regional Differences
- Western outskirts have slightly lower temperatures
- Sea temperature varies from 15.5°C in February to 23°C in October