🇵🇪 Lima vs 🇯🇵 Tokyo

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Lima

scattered clouds

72°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 73°F

H 72°F / L 72°F

Humidity: 78%

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Tokyo

broken clouds

63°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 63°F

H 64°F / L 61°F

Humidity: 80%

Climate Overview

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Lima

Desert — unique foggy grey winters, warm sunny summers, almost no rain

Best monthsDecember, January, February, March
AvoidJune, July, August (grey and gloomy)
Annual rainLess than 0.5 inches (12 mm) — one of the driest capitals on Earth

Lima has the world's most paradoxical coastal desert climate. Despite being a tropical latitude, it rarely gets rain due to the cold Humboldt Current offshore. Summers (December–April) are sunny and warm; winters (June–October) are blanketed in garúa — a thick grey mist with drizzle that rarely lifts.

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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🇵🇪 Lima🇯🇵 Tokyo
Spring

46–72°F

March–May

Summer

70–79°F

December–April

75–91°F

June–August

Fall

60–77°F

September–November

Winter

57–66°F

June–October

37–50°F

December–February

Lima vs Tokyo: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lima or Tokyo have better weather?

Lima and Tokyo have very different climates. Desert — unique foggy grey winters, warm sunny summers, almost no rain 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 Lima vs Tokyo?

Best time for Lima: December, January, February, March. Best time for Tokyo: March, April, October, November.

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