🇲🇽 Mexico City vs 🇯🇵 Tokyo

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Mexico City

clear sky

64°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 62°F

H 64°F / L 64°F

Humidity: 42%

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Tokyo

shower rain

50°F

Shower Rain

Feels like 43°F

H 51°F / L 49°F

Humidity: 95%

Climate Overview

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Mexico City

Subtropical highland — mild year-round due to altitude, distinct wet season

Best monthsOctober, November, March, April
AvoidJune, July, August (rainy season, pollution)
Annual rain28 inches (720 mm) — mostly May–October

Mexico City's high altitude (7,350 ft/2,240m) keeps temperatures surprisingly mild year-round. Days are typically 65–75°F; nights cool significantly. The rainy season (May–October) brings afternoon thunderstorms. Air quality is a year-round concern due to the enclosed valley.

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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🇲🇽 Mexico City🇯🇵 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

Mexico City vs Tokyo: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mexico City or Tokyo have better weather?

Mexico City and Tokyo have very different climates. Subtropical highland — mild year-round due to altitude, distinct wet 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 Mexico City vs Tokyo?

Best time for Mexico City: October, November, March, April. Best time for Tokyo: March, April, October, November.

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