April weather forecast
Japan

April ushers in the full bloom of spring across Japan, with warmer temperatures and cherry blossoms adorning the landscapes. The colder northern regions, such as Hokkaido, see a significant increase in temperatures to about 8°C (46.4°F), bringing an end to the long winter. Cherry blossoms begin to appear in the northern areas towards the end of the month.

In the central regions, including the Sea of Japan coastline and the Central Highlands, temperatures average around 14°C (57.2°F). The snow finally recedes, and the areas are alive with blooming flora, signaling the full arrival of spring.

The southern regions, particularly Okinawa, continue to warm up, with temperatures averaging 22°C (71.6°F). The cherry blossom season in the southern regions comes to an end in early April, leaving behind lush, green landscapes.

Rainfall in April is relatively low, with precipitation across the country ranging from 75mm (2.95") to 125mm (4.92"). The showers are sporadic, leaving plenty of sunny and warm days for outdoor activities. The snowfall in the Tohoku region, particularly in Aomori, gives way to rain, marking the end of the long snowy winter.

In April, one of Japan's most awaited events, Hanami, or cherry blossom viewing, occurs. People from all over the country and tourists from around the world gather to appreciate the fleeting beauty of the cherry blossoms.

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• Tokyo - April »
  The transition from March to April in Tokyo brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a refreshing 13°C (55.4°F) to a comfortable 17.6°C (63.7°F). April becomes the harbinger of longer, warmer days, steering Tokyo gradually from spring to summer.
• Yokohama - April »
  In Yokohama, during April, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation. In Yokohama, during April, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.
• Osaka - April »
  March and April, with an average relative humidity of 59%, are the least humid months in Osaka. March and April, with an average relative humidity of 59%, are the least humid months in Osaka.
• Nagoya - April »
  In Nagoya, during April, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of precipitation. On the first day of April in Nagoya, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:13.
• Sapporo - April »
  The month with the least rainfall in Sapporo is April, when the rain falls for 15.4 days and typically collects 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. April is the last month it regularly snows in Sapporo, Japan.
• Fukuoka - April »
  April marks a rise in the average high-temperature in Fukuoka moving from March's mild 14°C (57.2°F) to an enjoyable 19.2°C (66.6°F). In April, in Fukuoka the rain falls for 11 days.
• Kobe - April »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Kobe are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 71%. In Kobe in April, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kyoto - April »
  On the first day of April in Kyoto sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:18. In Kyoto snow does not fall in April through November.
• Kawasaki - April »
  The arrival of April in Kawasaki brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a mild 13.1°C (55.6°F) in March to an enjoyable 18°C (64.4°F). On the first day of April in Kawasaki sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:02.
• Saitama - April »
  In Saitama during April, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation. In Saitama snow does not fall in April through October and December.
• Hiroshima - April »
  On the first day of April in Hiroshima sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:31. Hiroshima's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of April, moving from a moderate 14°C (57.2°F) in March to an enjoyable 19.7°C (67.5°F).
• Sendai - April »
  In Sendai, during April, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. Sendai's transition into April is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F) in March to a moderate 13.6°C (56.5°F).