Tokyo has four distinct seasons. The average yearly temperature is 61 degrees Fahrenheit, with a 20- to 40-degree variation throughout the year.
The rainy season in Tokyo stretches over June and July, and the typhoon season hits in September.
Wind from Tokyo Bay acts as a cooling force on the city. However, urban development has spawned many tall buildings that block this wind.
On rare occasions, severe weather, such as heavy typhoon rains or snowstorms in the winter, will affect life in Tokyo by curtailing public transportation.
Spring and fall are generally the recommended seasons for tourist visits to Tokyo because of milder weather and lower humidity. Spring visits allow tourists to witness the blossoming of Japan's well-known cherry trees.
