Did you forget it was rainy season? So did we, at least until Thursday evening’s torrential downpour, which offered a brief but welcome reprieve from the intense heatwave that’s held Tokyo in its grip for the past few weeks. Unfortunately, it looks like the rainstorm also signalled the return of the seasonal rain front after a lengthy absence.
Weathernews forecasts steady rainfall across western Japan this weekend and Monday, with the rain front then gradually shifting toward the east and north. As it moves, the system is expected to strengthen, bringing extended periods of heavy rain to eastern Japan.
In Tokyo, expect temperatures to bounce back to around 30°C over the weekend, paired with stifling humidity. Rainy and overcast weather is likely to persist through Thursday, so keep your umbrella close.
The Japan Weather Association currently predicts that the rainy season will come to an end in the Kanto region around July 23. Fingers crossed for sunshine after that.
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