Kanto Region

🇯🇵 Kanto Region Weather Report – Month-by-Month Overview

The Kanto region, home to Tokyo, Yokohama, Chiba, Saitama, and more, experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Here’s how the weather unfolds across the year:

❄️ January

• Cold and dry, with crisp mornings and clear skies.
• Average temps: 1–10°C.
• Snow is rare in lowlands but possible inland (e.g., Gunma, Tochigi).
• Great for winter illuminations and hot springs.

🌨️ February

• Still chilly, slightly warmer than January.
• Highs reach 10–12°C, lows around 2–4°C.
• Occasional frost inland; coastal areas stay breezy and dry.

🌱 March

• Spring begins.
• Temps rise to 12–17°C.
• Plum blossoms bloom, and rainfall increases.
• Foggy mornings are common in valleys and rural zones.

🌸 April

• Cherry blossom season 🌸
• Highs: 17–22°C.
• Parks and riversides burst with sakura in Tokyo, Saitama, and Chiba.
• Alternating sunny spells and light rain.

🌼 May

• Warm and pleasant.
• Temps: 21–26°C.
• Low rainfall, long sunny days.
• Ideal for hiking, festivals, and countryside escapes.

☀️ June

• Rainy season begins (tsuyu).
• Highs: 24–29°C.
• Humidity rises, with frequent afternoon showers.
• Lush greenery and hydrangea blooms.

🔥 July

• Hot and humid.
• Temps: 28–34°C.
• Rainfall peaks early, then tapers off.
• Summer festivals and fireworks light up the evenings.

🏖️ August

• Still hot.
• Highs: 29–35°C.
• Sunshine dominates; beaches and rivers are packed.
• Occasional typhoons may affect coastal areas.

🍂 September

• Transition to autumn.
• Temps: 25–31°C.
• Rain returns gradually; typhoon season continues.
• Nights begin to cool.

🌦️ October

• Cooler and clearer.
• Highs: 19–26°C.
• Autumn foliage begins in mountainous areas.
• Ideal for travel and photography.

🌫️ November

• Chilly and dry.
• Highs: 14–21°C, lows near 8°C.
• Minimal rain, foggy mornings.
• Fall colors peak in Nikko and Chichibu.

🎄 December

• Winter returns.
• Temps: 5–12°C.
• Snow is rare in Tokyo/Yokohama but possible inland.
• Clear skies and festive lights brighten cities.

Let me know if you’d like seasonal travel tips, festival highlights, or nature escapes across Kanto!