🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs 🇯🇵 Tokyo

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Hong Kong

scattered clouds

77°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 79°F

H 80°F / L 76°F

Humidity: 90%

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Tokyo

scattered clouds

60°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 60°F

H 62°F / L 58°F

Humidity: 88%

Climate Overview

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Hong Kong

Humid subtropical — hot wet summers, mild dry winters, typhoon season

Best monthsOctober, November, December, March
AvoidJuly, August, September (typhoons and extreme heat)
Annual rain88 inches (2,224 mm)

Hong Kong has a dramatic climate shaped by the South China Sea and its mountainous terrain. Winters are mild and dry; summers are brutal with typhoons. The autumn window (October–December) is widely considered the best time to visit.

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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🇭🇰 Hong Kong🇯🇵 Tokyo
Spring

66–82°F

March–May

46–72°F

March–May

Summer

84–91°F

June–September

75–91°F

June–August

Fall

72–82°F

October–November

60–77°F

September–November

Winter

59–66°F

December–February

37–50°F

December–February

Hong Kong vs Tokyo: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hong Kong or Tokyo have better weather?

Hong Kong and Tokyo have very different climates. Humid subtropical — hot wet summers, mild dry winters, typhoon season 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 Hong Kong vs Tokyo?

Best time for Hong Kong: October, November, December, March. Best time for Tokyo: March, April, October, November.

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