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Japan in April

Excellent time to go

Peak cherry blossom

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Daytime high
19°C
66°F
Overnight low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
120 mm
wet
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
high
peak rates

What to expect in Japan in April

April brings mild weather to Japan, with daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and overnight lows near 10°C (50°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 120 mm of rainfall on average. Peak cherry blossom.

April is one of Japan's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs Late March–April (cherry blossom), October–November, for context.

What’s happening in April

  • 🎉
    Cherry Blossom (Hanami) · Mar–AprJapan’s most celebrated season; parks and temples blanketed in pink and white blossoms.
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Japan in other months

January
good
February
good
March
great
May
great
June
okay
July
okay
August
okay
September
good
October
great
November
great
December
good

Where else is good to go in April

Bali in April
31°C high · medium crowds · great
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19°C high · medium crowds · great
France in April
16°C high · medium crowds · great
Spain in April
19°C high · medium crowds · great
Portugal in April
20°C high · medium crowds · great
Greece in April
20°C high · medium crowds · good
Turkey in April
18°C high · medium crowds · great
Morocco in April
24°C high · medium crowds · great