Tokyo in September
Cooling, but typhoon risk
The short answer
September is a reasonable month in Tokyo — with trade-offs.
Late September delivers most of October's upside for less.
6/10 overall21–28°CLow-Moderate crowds¥¥¥ (Moderate)
Weather6/10
Crowds7/10
Prices7/10
Events6/10
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 21–28°C
- Warm and humid early, pleasant by month end
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Quiet apart from the Silver Week holidays
- Prices
- ¥¥¥ (Moderate)
- Moderate and improving
+Heat eases through the month and crowds thin out.
–Typhoon season can cancel flights and day trips.
My tip for September
Buy flexible tickets for Fuji-area day trips.
- Walking
- Food
- Shopping
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Tokyo, 9th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
See all twelve months for TokyoNot set on September?
Even stronger months in Tokyo
Ready to book September in Tokyo?
Heat eases through the month and crowds thin out.
Find hotels in TokyoAffiliate link