Japan Weather Forecast
Japan weather: 68°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Tomorrow in Japan - Saturday, October 3
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Japan?
Japan is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 35.6762, 139.6503. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Japan right now?
It is currently 68°F (20°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 80% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Japan?
July, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Japan, which has a continental climate. March, June and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Japan in?
Japan observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 1:47 PM.
How many people live in Japan?
Japan has a population of approximately 124 million.
What is the nearest airport to Japan?
The closest airports are Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 11 mi away, Narita International Airport (NRT), 42 mi away and Kansai International Airport (KIX), 264 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Japan?
Popular options include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Mount Fuji, Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Himeji-jo.
What places are in Japan?
Japan covers 10 places in this atlas, including Osaka, Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Narita International Airport, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Himeji-jo.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - 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 2, 2026 at 1:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
