🗓️ Best Time to Visit
When Should You Visit Yokohama?
Top months: Mar · Apr · May · Oct · Nov. Compare 12-month weather, festivals, and pricing on one page to find your match.
Best Time to Visit Yokohama — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Best months
- Mar · Apr · May · Oct · Nov
As of 2026, the best time to visit Yokohama is Mar · Apr · May · Oct · Nov. These months balance pleasant weather, festival programming, and manageable crowds — the go-to first-visit pick.
Yokohama by Season
★ Top Pick
🌸 Spring (Mar-May)
Avg 19°C / 10°C
- • Cherry blossoms open (typically around March 23)
- • Sankeien cherry-blossom illumination (late March to early April)
- • Hinamatsuri / Girls' Day (March 3) — doll displays for daughters
☀️ Summer (Jun-Aug)
Avg 28°C / 22°C
- • Chinatown Dragon Boat Festival / Duanwu (early June) — zongzi season
- • Yamashita Park rose-festival tail end (early June)
- • Tsuyu (rainy season) officially begins mid-month
★ Top Pick
🍁 Fall (Sep-Nov)
Avg 22°C / 16°C
- • Typhoon season peak — flexible itineraries essential
- • Mid-Autumn Festival weekend (dates vary)
- • Nogeyama Zoo autumn matsuri
❄️ Winter (Dec-Feb)
Avg 11°C / 3°C
- • Iseyama Kotai Jingu Hatsumode (New Year shrine visit, Jan 1-3)
- • Aka Renga Art Rink ice skating (Nov-Feb at the Red Brick Warehouse)
- • Chinatown Lunar New Year countdown (late Jan-early Feb, dates vary)
Month-by-Month at a Glance
| Month | Temp (°C) | Rain | What to Pack | Crowds·Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10/2 | 5d | Heavy coat, scarf, gloves. Yokohama runs about 0.5-1°C warmer than Tokyo but the seafront at Minato Mirai and Yamashita Park feels much colder thanks to bay wind. Layer thermal base + knit + windproof shell. Air is dry — pack lip balm and hand cream. | Low |
| February | 11/3 | 6d | Similar to January — full winter kit. By late February afternoons climb to 12-13°C on clear days, so a removable layer (trench + knit) is handy. Plum-blossom season pulls everyone outdoors, so balance warmth with mobility for photography. | Low |
| ★ March | 14/5 | 10d | Light jacket or trench works during the day, but mornings and evenings stay chilly — add a knit or cardigan underneath. Early March still needs a winter coat on cold days. Late March is cherry-blossom kickoff: light spring layers plus a thin puffer for hanami evenings. | High |
| ★ April | 19/10 | 11d | Daytime 18-20°C spring warmth, mornings and evenings 10°C — daily range is wide. Thin trench + cardigan + long-sleeve combo. Early April is still hanami season with long outdoor photo sessions — comfortable shoes + compact umbrella. Late April allows short-sleeves on warm days. | High |
| ★ May | 23/15 | 10d | Daytime 22-24°C late-spring comfort — short-sleeves + thin cardigan combo for AC interiors. UV index climbs to 7, so SPF 30 sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat matter. Rainy days call for a compact umbrella. By late May the kit is essentially summer-light. | Mid |
| June | 25/19 | 12d | Rainy season (tsuyu) opens — daytime 25°C, evening 19°C, humidity 75%. Quick-dry short-sleeves + light long-sleeve for AC + rain jacket or compact umbrella + waterproof walking shoes + SPF 30. Avoid 100% cotton (slow drying); choose poly or technical fabrics that handle the sticky air. | Low |
| July | 29/23 | 11d | Tsuyu tail + summer arrival — daytime 28-30°C, humidity 78%. Quick-dry short-sleeves, shorts or dresses, thin cardigan for AC interiors, SPF 50 sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, water bottle, handheld fan. Cotton sticks; technical fabrics breathe. Late July brings heatwave risk. | High |
| August | 30/24 | 8d | Year's hottest month + UV 10 — daytime 30-33°C, humidity 75%, felt temperature 35°C+. Quick-dry short-sleeves, shorts, dresses, SPF 50, sunglasses, hat, handheld fan, water bottle, light cardigan for ferocious AC. Outdoor stamina drops to 1-2 hours per session. Half the itinerary needs to live indoors. | High |
| September | 27/21 | 11d | Summer's tail + typhoon season — daytime 26-28°C, evening 20°C, humidity 76%. Short-sleeves + light cardigan (evenings + AC), compact umbrella or rain jacket, waterproof walking shoes, SPF 30-50, hat. Late month brings wider daily range — add a long-sleeve. | Mid |
| ★ October | 22/16 | 10d | Autumn arrives — daytime 21-23°C, mornings and evenings 15°C, daily range is wide. Light trench / jacket + long-sleeve shirt + cardigan combo. Late month adds a heavier cardigan. Rainfall still substantial — keep the compact umbrella. Pre-foliage season means cameras + comfortable walking shoes. | High |
| ★ November | 17/10 | 7d | Foliage season + year's best — daytime 16-18°C, mornings and evenings 9°C, wide daily range. Thin cardigan, trench, knit, long-sleeve combo. Late month needs a light coat + scarf on cold days. Rainfall drops sharply — perfect outdoor-photo conditions. Walking shoes + camera essential. | High |
| December | 12/5 | 5d | Early winter + illumination season — daytime 12°C, mornings and evenings 4-5°C. Heavy coat, scarf, knit, gloves essential. The Minato Mirai and Yamashita Park waterfront feels several degrees colder thanks to bay wind — add a windproof shell + hand warmers. Illumination evenings run long — warm shoes + thick socks matter. | High |
★ = recommended season. Full month guides on the monthly weather pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Yokohama?
The best time to visit Yokohama is Mar · Apr · May · Oct · Nov. These months offer the most pleasant weather and full outdoor activity calendars. March is Yokohama's transition month — winter ends and cherry-blossom season ramps up. Daytime averages 14°C / 5°C, very close to Tokyo, but the Minato Mirai seafront feels 2-3°C cooler thanks to sea
What's the price difference between peak and off-season in Yokohama?
Prices vary significantly by season. Weekday departures during shoulder season offer the best value.
Is it okay to visit Yokohama in winter?
Yokohama winter averages 11°C / 3°C. It's cold, but you trade weather for off-season pricing and seasonal events (Christmas markets, indoor museums, winter festivals). Bring a heavy parka, scarf, and gloves.
Should I visit Yokohama during summer holiday season?
Yokohama mid-summer (July-August) averages 30°C highs. This is the most expensive season — airfare and hotels peak — but outdoor festivals run at full capacity. Book 3-6 months ahead and prepare for heat.
What's the cheapest month to visit Yokohama?
January, February, June is the off-season — flights and hotels are at annual lows. Trade-off: this is usually cold or rainy season, so adjust packing and indoor-activity weight accordingly.
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Jimmy Kong
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.
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