Typhoon season peak
Late August to September
Storms can cancel flights and trains for a day or two. Pack a proper rain jacket, quick-dry clothes and keep a flexible day in your plan.
Highs28°C (82°F)
Lows20°C (68°F)
Rainy days~12
Daylight12 h
CrowdsModerate
September averages for Tokyo (Kitanomaru Park). Source
September is still hot early on and is the peak of typhoon season — keep plans flexible. By the end of the month, mornings cool off and the humidity finally breaks. Pack summer clothes plus one light layer, and a reliable rain jacket.
☀️ By day
Summer clothes plus a packable rain jacket — typhoons are most likely now.
🌙 Evening
One light layer as evenings finally start to cool.
What's on in September
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Tsukimi (moon viewing)
Mid to late September, around the harvest moon
Temples and gardens host evening moon-viewing events with music and sweets. A light layer and smart-casual outfit suit these calm, cultural evenings.
September packing essentials
Your September outfit list
- Light wool coat or blazerLong cardigan / shrugShop Amazon ↗
- Knit sweaterShop Amazon ↗
- Straight jeansShop Amazon ↗
- Midi skirtKurta with straight pantsShop Amazon ↗
- Ankle boots or loafersShop Amazon ↗
- Light jacket / overshirtShop Amazon ↗
- Knit sweaterShop Amazon ↗
- Dark jeansShop Amazon ↗
- Long-sleeve tees / henleysShop Amazon ↗
- Leather sneakers or bootsShop Amazon ↗
Also pack
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Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees at temples and shrines; a light cardigan solves it in summer.
- Shoes come off in temples, ryokan, some restaurants and fitting rooms — slip-ons and clean, hole-free socks save time.
- Very revealing or low-cut tops stand out more than short hemlines; locals dress modestly up top.