When to go · September

Japan in September

Workable but with caveats

Silver Week holiday in late September can spike domestic travel demand briefly.

Home / When to go / Japan / September

Daytime high

27°C

81°F

Overnight low

22°C

72°F

Rainfall

210 mm

wet

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in Japan in September

September brings warm weather to Japan, with daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and overnight lows near 22°C (72°F). Skies are typically distinctly rainy, with about 210 mm of rainfall on average. Silver Week holiday in late September can spike domestic travel demand briefly..

Crowds are manageable in September — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs Late March–April (cherry blossom), October–November, for context.

Plan your trip