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Winter coat for Tokyo in May

Verdict

Skip it

Lows stay near 57°F — a coat is overkill.

Why

Tokyo in May averages highs of 72°F, lows of 57°F, 10 rainy days.

That climate means a winter coat isn't pulling its weight. Lows stay near 57°F — a coat is overkill.

What to bring instead

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