Chiba Prefecture stretches along Tokyo Bay and the Pacific Coast, offering visitors everything from the world-famous Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea to tranquil fishing villages, surf beaches, ancient temples, and Japan's busiest international gateway at Narita Airport. The prefecture blends urban convenience with rural charm, anchored by a cuisine scene built on ultra-fresh sashimi, peanut products, and the famous Katsuura morning fish market.
Chiba has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) with four distinct seasons. Winters are mild and dry, summers are hot and humid with a monsoon season in June–July. The Pacific coastline of the Boso Peninsula moderates temperatures slightly compared to inland areas. Average annual temperature is 15°C/59°F. Annual rainfall is approximately 1,400 mm/55 in.
Best time to visit
Best: Year-round
Avoid: None
Month-by-month weather
Typical conditions throughout the year.
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The seasons
What to expect in each part of the year.
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Crowds & peak times
When to expect tourists and when to avoid them.
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- Golden Week (late April–early May)
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- Extremely high — trains and hotels book out; Disney parks at capacity
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- Obon (Aug 13–15)
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- Very high — local travel surges; return-home rush; beaches at maximum
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- New Year (Dec 30–Jan 3)
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- Very high at Naritasan Temple; 12 million visitors in first 3 days of January
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- February–March (before cherry blossoms)
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- Low — best value for accommodation; cold but clear
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- September–October (post-typhoon season)
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- Moderate — comfortable and uncrowded except autumn foliage weekends
Major events & festivals
Time your visit around what matters.