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7-day Japan Weather Forecast for Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido: Pack Right for Your Trip

7-day Japan Weather Forecast for Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido: Pack Right for Your Trip

Last updated: 15 April 2024

To make sure you're well-prepared for your trip to Japan, let's dive into this week's weather forecast for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and other parts of Japan. We'll provide a variety of tips to help you pack wisely for the season and plan your itinerary.

(Forecast information displayed is as of 7 AM JST on April 15, 2024.)

Table of Contents
  1. Tokyo 7-day forecast (April 15-21)
  2. What to do in April
  3. Japan 7-day forecast (April 15-21)
  4. 7-day forecast for Sapporo (Northern Japan )
  5. 7-day forecast for Sendai (Northeastern Japan)
  6. 7-day forecast for Osaka (Central Japan)
  7. 7-day forecast for Fukuoka (Kyushu)
  8. 7-day forecast for Naha (Okinawa)
  9. This week's recommended tours & activities

Tokyo 7-day forecast (April 15-21)

Tokyo 7-day forecast (April 15-21)

This week in Tokyo, expect a mix of clear and cloudy skies. Temperatures will generally be around 12-15°C (54-59°F) in the mornings and 22-26°C (72-79°F) during the day.

While the early part of the week starts warmer, particularly Monday, the latter half will see slightly cooler mornings. The cloud cover will also increase as the week progresses, with the most clouds expected around Sunday.

For your trip, packing light layers is advisable, such as long-sleeved shirts and a medium-weight jacket, perfect for handling the cooler mornings and warmer afternoons.

What clothes to pack for Tokyo in April?
  • Long-sleeved and short-sleeved shirts you can layer, and a light waterproof jacket for rainy days
  • Jeans or slacks
  • Comfortable sneakers or walking shoes are recommended

What to do in April

Japan 7-day forecast (April 15-21)

Japan 7-day forecast (April 15-21)

This week, travelers to various parts of Japan can expect mostly cloudy skies with occasional rain.

In Northern Japan, expect a consistent spread of clouds throughout the week, with rain occurring on April 17th. Eastern Japan will see clouds and some rain on the 17th as well, but the weather will clear up somewhat afterwards. For Western Japan, expect mostly cloudy and clear days from the 17th to the 20th, though rain is forecasted for the 21st.

7-day forecast for Sapporo (Northern Japan )

This week in Sapporo, the weather will start off clear but will become increasingly cloudy as the week progresses. Early in the week, temperatures will be around 9-12°C (48-54°F) in the mornings and up to 25°C (77°F) during the day. However, temperatures will gradually decrease, settling around 7-11°C (45-52°F) in the mornings and 13-18°C (55-64°F) by the week's end.

Expect the possibility of scattered showers mid-week, with cloudier and cooler conditions towards the weekend.

7-day forecast for Sendai (Northeastern Japan)

This week in Sendai, the weather will be largely cloudy, with a gentle cooling trend as the week progresses. Monday will start clear and warm with temperatures peaking at around 24°C (75°F), but expect more clouds from Tuesday onwards. Mornings will average around 10-13°C (50-55°F), with daytime highs cooling slightly from 24°C (75°F) down to around 20°C (68°F) by the weekend.

Scattered showers are likely on Wednesday, adding a bit of wetness to an otherwise cloudy week.

7-day forecast for Osaka (Central Japan)

This week in Osaka, expect a transition from clear to cloudy skies, with temperatures remaining fairly consistent. Early in the week, temperatures will hover around 15-16°C (59-61°F) in the mornings, rising to mid-20s°C (around 73-77°F) during the day. As the week progresses, the weather will cool slightly, especially from Thursday onwards, with morning lows dipping to around 12-15°C (54-59°F) and highs ranging from 22°C to 23°C (72-73°F).

The forecast also includes occasional scattered showers on Tuesday, so it might be a good idea to be prepared for a bit of rain.

7-day forecast for Fukuoka (Kyushu)

This week in Fukuoka, the weather will be largely cloudy with varying chances of rain and a gradual cooling trend. Temperatures will start around 20°C (68°F) in the mornings early in the week, decreasing to around 12-14°C (54-57°F) by the end of the week. Daily highs will oscillate between 21°C and 23°C (70-73°F).

The week begins with frequent showers on Monday and ends with occasional rain on Sunday, with partly to mostly cloudy days in between.

7-day forecast for Naha (Okinawa)

This week in Naha, expect mostly cloudy weather with occasional rain. Temperatures will remain steady, with lows around 20-23°C (68-73°F) and highs ranging from 25°C to 28°C (77-82°F). Rain will be present at the start of the week, with scattered showers returning on Thursday.

Throughout the week, the skies will vary between partly and mostly cloudy, maintaining warm and humid conditions.

This week's recommended tours & activities

Japan weather-related resources (Japan Meteorological Agency)

Forecast text was AI-generated, then human-edited. Source for forecast and images: Japan Meteorological Agency website, www.jma.go.jp

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