Best Time to Visit Shibuya Crossing
Best time to visit Shibuya Crossing: July, October and November. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Shibuya Crossing
Go in July, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, June and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Shibuya Crossing month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 34° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 53° | 36° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 57° | 41° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 68° | 53° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 75° | 60° | 7,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 80° | 67° | 10,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 91° | 76° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 92° | 77° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 84° | 72° | 9,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 73° | 59° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 63° | 47° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 54° | 38° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Shibuya Crossing compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Shibuya Crossing.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shibuya | 0 mi | 62°F | about the same | 64 in |
| Shinjuku | 2 mi | 62°F | about the same | 64 in |
| Ginza | 4 mi | 62°F | about the same | 62 in |
| Asakusa | 7 mi | 62°F | about the same | 62 in |
| Senso-ji Temple | 7 mi | 62°F | about the same | 62 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, June and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Shibuya Crossing is a tourist attraction in Tokyo. Shibuya Crossing is a landmark known for the world's busiest pedestrian scramble.
Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Shibuya Crossing with rain. It feels like 75°F. Today runs from 65°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Shibuya Crossing is July, October and November. The climate is continental. March, June and September tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), about 9 mi away. Nearby highlights include Senso-ji Temple, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration, Mount Fuji and Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 71°F is in line with the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Shibuya Crossing today at 9.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Shibuya Crossing right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:39 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 72° / 62°
Overcast · 21% rain · wind 3 mph
☁️ 73° / 59°
Overcast · 40% rain · wind 5 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Shibuya Crossing?
Shibuya Crossing is a tourist attraction in Tokyo. Its coordinates are 35.6595, 139.7005. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Shibuya Crossing right now?
It is currently 70°F (21°C) with rain. Humidity is 87% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Shibuya Crossing?
July, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Shibuya Crossing, which has a continental climate. March, June and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Shibuya Crossing in?
Shibuya Crossing observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 8:39 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Shibuya Crossing?
The closest airports are Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 9 mi away, Narita International Airport (NRT), 40 mi away and Kansai International Airport (KIX), 266 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Shibuya Crossing?
Popular options include Senso-ji Temple, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration, Mount Fuji, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto and Fushimi Inari Taisha.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 8:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
