What to pack for Tokyo

Month-by-month weather, dress code, and packing essentials for Tokyo, Japan.

• January: 2–10°C. Dress: Smart layers; Tokyoites layer dressy + warm.. Pack: Warm coat, Layers + thermal, Closed walking shoes, Compact gloves, Power adapter (Type A).
• February: 3–11°C. Dress: Smart layers; cold dry winter.. Pack: Warm coat, Layers, Closed shoes, Cash wallet.
• March: 6–14°C. Dress: Smart-casual; cherry blossom season starts.. Pack: Light jacket, Layers, Walking shoes, Compact umbrella.
• April: 11–19°C. Dress: Smart-casual; Tokyoites dress neatly. Modesty in temples (cover shoulders).. Pack: Light layers (mornings cool), Compact umbrella, Walking shoes (lots of stairs in subway), Cash wallet (cash still common), Power adapter (Type A, 100V).
• May: 14–23°C. Dress: Smart-casual; mild spring.. Pack: Light jacket, Walking shoes, SPF, Compact umbrella.
• June: 18–26°C. Dress: Smart-casual; rainy season (tsuyu).. Pack: Compact umbrella, Quick-dry layers, Waterproof shoes, Light cardigan for AC.
• July: 22–30°C. Dress: Smart-casual; humid summer.. Pack: Quick-dry tees, Cooling towel, Compact umbrella, SPF, Light cardigan for AC.
• August: 23–32°C. Dress: Smart-casual; peak heat + humidity.. Pack: Quick-dry everything, Cooling towel, Compact umbrella (typhoon season), SPF, Light cardigan.
• September: 19–27°C. Dress: Smart-casual; typhoon tail.. Pack: Compact umbrella, Walking shoes, Light layers, SPF.
• October: 13–21°C. Dress: Smart-casual; pleasant autumn.. Pack: Light jacket, Walking shoes, Layers, Compact umbrella.
• November: 8–17°C. Dress: Smart layers; cool autumn.. Pack: Light coat, Layers, Closed shoes, Camera (foliage season).
• December: 4–12°C. Dress: Smart layers; cold dry winter.. Pack: Warm coat, Layers + thermal, Closed shoes, Compact gloves.

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