Shinjuku Weather Forecast
Shinjuku weather: 88°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Shinjuku is a district in Tokyo. Shinjuku is a district known for neon nightlife and Gyoen garden.
Right now it is 88°F (31°C) in Shinjuku with clear sky. It feels like 99°F. Today runs from 74°F to 92°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Shinjuku is July, August, October and November. The climate is continental. February, March and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Mount Fuji.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 92°F is in line with the 93°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Shinjuku today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Shinjuku right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:18 AM, Aug 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Shinjuku
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 92° / 74° | 10% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 78° | 67% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 78° | 69% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 85° / 75° | 67% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 73° | 63% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 74° | 49% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 73° | 35% · 0,6 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 73° | 57% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 73° | 49% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 73° | 59% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 75° | 48% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 79° | 45% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 73° | 51% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 72° | 47% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 87° / 74° | 37% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 74° | 40% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 4 |
Climate in Shinjuku 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 | 93° | 78° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 86° | 73° | 7,6 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).
Weather map for Shinjuku
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Air quality and pollen in Shinjuku
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Shinjuku
Go in July, August, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: February, March and June - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Shinjuku?
Shinjuku is a district in Tokyo. Its coordinates are 35.6938, 139.7034. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Shinjuku right now?
It is currently 88°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 72% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Shinjuku?
July, August, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Shinjuku, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Shinjuku in?
Shinjuku observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 1:18 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Shinjuku?
The closest airports are Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 11 mi away, Narita International Airport (NRT), 39 mi away and Kansai International Airport (KIX), 267 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Shinjuku?
Popular options include Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration, Mount Fuji, Mount Fuji and Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - 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 August 26, 2026 at 1:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
