Tokyo Weather in June
Season: Early Summer
In Short: Hot, muggy and stuffy, plum rainy season
As the beginning of summer, the June weather signals a rise in temperature and sometimes it can be pretty hot. Coupled with the coming of the plum rainy season, the weather is usually muggy and stuffy. It may give you a humid feeling when you travel in Tokyo, so light and breathable clothes are highly recommended in this month. In plum rainy season, don’t forget to bring your umbrella either. If you want to travel in Tokyo in June, it is more advisable to visit indoor attractions.
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Meiji Jingu Shrine in June
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Temperature
The average temperature in June rises to 23℃ (73.4℉) with the daytime temperature being 25℃ (77℉) averagely. Because of the high humidity, visitors may feel uncomfortable about the weather. Traveling in this month, a small fan can be helpful to reduce the stuffy feeling.
Average High Temperature: 25°C / 77°F
Average Low Temperature: 21°C / 69.8°F
Rainfall
June is the beginning of the plum rainy season in Tokyo, and the rainfall sharply increases which reaches 173mm totally in the month with about 12 rainy days. The humidity increases to 74% which is pretty high compared with other months. Umbrellas are the musts in the plum rainy season.Average Rainy Days: 12 days
Average Humidity: 74%
Sunrise & Sunset
In June, the sun almost shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer so the duration of daylight in June is the longest in the whole year and the sun also rises very early. At about 04:25, the sun begins to rise and it falls at 18:59. In about 14.4h of daylight time, it has 8.7h of sunshine hours and they are mainly in the afternoon. For visitors who travel in the afternoon, parasol or umbrella can be prepared in your bag to protect against strong sunshine or sudden rain.Daylight hours: about 14.4h
Sunshine hours: around 8.7h
Recommended Clothes to Wear in June
For the high temperature, short sleeve clothes must be good choices and clothes should be breathable to dissipate heat. However, after rainfall the temperature may drop slightly and most of the indoor places have the air conditioners, so a thin overcoat is needed to cope with temperature changes.Girls
Tops: Girls can choose to wear short-sleeve shirt or long dress in June. But as it’s a rainy season, a thin coat like sun-proof clothing is also important occasionally in order to keep warm.Bottoms & shoes: Skirt, shorts or light pants are all suitable to the weather. It is more advisable to wear light pants if it is raining or your trip is mainly in indoor places with air-conditioners. Besides, a pair of casual shoes is a good choice too.
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Boys
Tops: In cooler rainy days and indoor places, boys can wear a thin shirt to adapt to the temperature. When the temperature increases, a simple cotton T-shirt is enough.
Bottoms & shoes: For bottoms boys can choose light pants and jeans. To dissipate heat better, a pair of breathable sneakers with cotton socks is good.
Accessories: To prevent getting wet from the sudden rain, umbrella is needed and it can also prevent you from getting tanned on sunny days.
Top Attractions to Visit in Tokyo in June
Travel Recommendation:
June in Tokyo is a rainy month so indoor activities and scenic spots are more recommended.
1. Shinagawa Aquarium
If you travel to Tokyo with your kids, you must not miss the Shinagawa Aquarium. Near the Omori Coast, the Shinagawa Aquarium is one of the oldest aquariums in Japan and it has about 450 species of marine animals including turtles and rays. The most attractive part about Shinagawa Aquarium is the popular sea lion and dolphin performances. Both adults and kids can get a good travel experience here.2. Tokyo Skytree
After seeing the marine organism, you can turn to the Tokyo Skytree business district. It is a huge comprehensive entertainment place and it includes shops, restaurants, aquariums and planetariums. Tokyo Skytree is the landmark building of the business district and inside of the Skytree, you can experience plenty of amusements like the REN SKYTREE(R) VIEW RESTAURANT, Minolta multifunctional dome cinema and World Beer Museum. Especially in the REN SKYTREE(R) VIEW RESTAURANT, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Tokyo.|
Tokyo Skytree Scenery in June
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3. Ghibli Museum
Ghibli Museum which is designed by Hayao Miyazaki (a famous animator in Japan) is another good place for indoor entertainment. The whole building is surrounded by green vines which brings coolness in the hot weather. It has four different floors and each floor shows different steps of animation production. The -1 floor has a small theater to play Ghibli original animated shorts and an exhibition area to show the visitors how to make animation moves. The 1st floor has the reproduced studio scene and the 2nd floor has special areas for children and a Ghibli souvenir shop. Standing on the 4th floor, visitors can take pictures with reproduced statues from Hayao Miyazaki’s movies. This place can help you have a better understanding about Hayao Miyazaki’s works without doubt.Tip:
1. If you are planning to go to the Ghibli Museum, you should make an appointment in advance.
2. Taking photos and eating food are prohibited inside the Ghibli Museum.
4. Torigoe Shrine - Torigoe Festival
In the mid-June, the Torigoe Shrine holds the Torigoe Festival to eliminate bad luck and disasters for people. It is said to be the festival that best embodies the civilians’ life of Tokyo. During the festival, about two hundred strong men lift up a mikoshi weighing nearly four tons and parade nearby the Torigoe Shrine. At night, it also holds mikoshi lantern lighting activity. It is a good choice for visitors to experience the Tokyo civilians’ life.June Weather for Other Cities in Japan:
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