Tokyo, Japan All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Tokyo, from NOAA GHCN daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | August 5, 2025 |
| Record Low | 15°F (-9°C) | January 26, 1960 |
| Lowest High | 32°F (0°C) | February 8, 2026 |
| Highest Low | 84.2°F (29°C) | August 5, 2025 |
| Highest Mean | 94.1°F (35°C) | August 5, 2025 |
| Lowest Mean | 28.4°F (-2°C) | February 8, 2026 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 9.28" (235.7 mm) | September 26, 1958 |
| Max in One Month | 18.07" (458.9 mm) | September 1958 |
| Least in One Month | 0.04" (1.0 mm) | January 1957 |
| Max in One Year | 77.97" (1980.5 mm) | 1950 |
| Least in One Year | 50.71" (1288.1 mm) | 1960 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 11.3" (28.7 cm) | January 24, 1954 |
| Max in One Month | 25.7" (65.4 cm) | February 1952 |
| Max in One Season | 39.8" (101.0 cm) | 1951-52 |
| Max in One Year | 39.8" (101.0 cm) | 1952 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | November 29, 1950 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | November 29, 1950 |
| Latest Snow | 2.6" (6.6 cm) | April 1, 1956 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 2.6" (6.6 cm) | April 1, 1956 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1949 – February 12, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1949 – December 31, 1960 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1949 – December 31, 1960 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at IRUMA (19 mi from Tokyo, Japan). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Tokyo, Japan?
The all-time record high in Tokyo, Japan is 104°F (40°C), set on August 5, 2025.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Tokyo, Japan?
The all-time record low in Tokyo, Japan is 15°F (-9°C), set on January 26, 1960.
What is the most rain Tokyo, Japan has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Tokyo, Japan is 9.28 inches, on September 26, 1958.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Tokyo, Japan?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Tokyo, Japan is 11.3 inches, on January 24, 1954.
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