If you are going to visit Tokyo in September, you will be worried about weather information in Tokyo in September. In September the temperature gets a little lower, which makes it easier to travel. However, in September Tokyo may also be attacked by typhoons. On this page, I will explain about the weather in Tokyo in September.
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Below are articles on the weather in Osaka and Hokkaido in September. If you plan to go to Hokkaido as well as Tokyo, please note that the weather in Hokkaido is quite different from Tokyo.
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Weather in Tokyo in September (overview)
Graph: Temperature change in Tokyo in September
※ Based on the data released by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Both high and low temperature data are averages over the past 30 years (1981-2010)
>> Click here for a [quick reference] converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
In early September, temperatures in Tokyo will be slightly lower than in August, but it is still a little hot. Because the daytime temperature may exceed 30 degrees Celsius, please be careful about the heat.
It will be cooler in the middle of September, and we feel autumn has come. In late September, we will be able to spend mostly comfortably. However, as it rains from time to time, please bring an umbrella.
There is something you have to pay special attention to in September. That is the typhoon’s attack.
Every year Japan receives numerous typhoon raids in September. In recent years, typhoons rarely hit Tokyo, but they are often influenced by heavy rain and wind storms. If you stay in Tokyo at such time, your trip will be greatly affected. Please note this in September.
Below, I will introduce the weather data announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Tokyo weather in early September
| Maximum temperature (Celsius) | 33.0 |
| Minimum air temperature | 20.7 |
| Total precipitation | 79.0 mm |
| Fine weather ratio | 32 % |
SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2018. Locals and tourists sightseeing at the illuminated Tokyo Station building and its plaza at night, Tokyo = Shutterstock
In early September, Tokyo is still quite hot in the daytime. However, the temperature is slightly lower in the morning and evening than in August.
In early September, sunrise time in Tokyo is about 5:15 and sunset time is about 18:04.
Tokyo weather in the middle of September
| Maximum temperature (Celsius) | 31.2 |
| Minimum air temperature | 15.4 |
| Total precipitation | 133.0 mm |
| Fine weather ratio | 27 % |
SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2018. Customers enjoying their food at various small eateries or locally known as izakaya at Yurakucho district back alley at night, Tokyo = Shutterstock
In mid-September, temperatures gradually decrease in Tokyo. It can be said that it is a transition period from summer to autumn.
The weather is unstable and the rain increases. Occasionally, heavy rain may occur due to the influence of a typhoon.
In mid-September, sunrise time in Tokyo is approximately 5:23, and sunset time is approximately 17:49.
Tokyo weather in late September
| Maximum temperature (Celsius) | 28.6 |
| Minimum air temperature | 14.1 |
| Total precipitation | 153.0 mm |
| Fine weather ratio | 18 % |
SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2017. Japanese in maid dress trying to entice customers into maid cafe in Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan = Shutterstock
In late September, the daytime maximum temperature in Tokyo will hardly exceed 30 degrees Celsius.
The weather is becoming more and more stable. Autumn is coming to Tokyo.
However, since there is still a possibility that a typhoon may hit, please be aware of the latest weather forecast.
In late September, sunrise time in Tokyo is approximately 5:31 and sunset time is approximately 17:35.
※ Sunrise and sunset times are based on the 2019 data released by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. I posted the time on the 5th for early September, the time on the 15th for mid-September, and the time for the 25th for late September.
Reference: Current weather and temperature in Tokyo, forecast for the next 7 days
Thank you for reading to the end.
For more information about Tokyo, please refer to the following articles.
>> Summer Wear in Japan! What should you wear?
>> Autumn Wear in Japan! What should you wear?
>> Best Things to do in Tokyo : Asakusa, Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Disney etc.
>> Narita Airport! How to get to Tokyo / Explore Terminals 1, 2, 3
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