🇺🇸 Boston vs 🇯🇵 Tokyo

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Boston

mist

48°F

Mist

Feels like 46°F

H 52°F / L 46°F

Humidity: 92%

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Tokyo

scattered clouds

61°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 61°F

H 62°F / L 60°F

Humidity: 88%

Climate Overview

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Boston

Boston has a classic New England climate — cold snowy winters, warm humid summers, and dramatic seasonal transitions. Nor'easters are the city's most significant weather events, bringing heavy snow and coastal flooding. The harbor and Boston Harbor islands create coastal microclimates.

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Tokyo

Humid subtropical — distinct four seasons, hot humid summers, mild winters

Best monthsMarch, April, October, November
AvoidJune, July, August (heat and typhoons)
Annual rain60 inches (1,530 mm)

Tokyo has dramatic seasonal swings. Cherry blossom season (late March–April) and autumn foliage (October–November) are spectacular. Summers are brutally hot and humid with typhoon risk. Winters are mild and dry with occasional snow.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Boston🇯🇵 Tokyo
Spring

46–72°F

March–May

Summer

75–91°F

June–August

Fall

60–77°F

September–November

Winter

37–50°F

December–February

Boston vs Tokyo: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Boston or Tokyo have better weather?

Boston and Tokyo have very different climates. Boston has a classic New England climate — cold snowy winters, warm humid summers, and dramatic seas Tokyo: Humid subtropical — distinct four seasons, hot humid summers, mild winters. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Boston vs Tokyo?

Best time for Boston: spring and fall. Best time for Tokyo: March, April, October, November.

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