🇺🇸 Minneapolis vs 🇯🇵 Tokyo

Weather Comparison

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Minneapolis

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44°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 39°F

H 47°F / L 42°F

Humidity: 41%

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Tokyo

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61°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 61°F

H 64°F / L 59°F

Humidity: 83%

Climate Overview

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Minneapolis

Minneapolis is one of the coldest major US cities, with winter temperatures regularly below 0°F and abundant snowfall. The city is famous for its skyway system — 80 blocks of second-story enclosed walkways connecting downtown buildings — built to allow movement without facing the brutal winters. Summers are surprisingly warm and humid but mercifully short.

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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🇺🇸 Minneapolis🇯🇵 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

Minneapolis vs Tokyo: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Minneapolis or Tokyo have better weather?

Minneapolis and Tokyo have very different climates. Minneapolis is one of the coldest major US cities, with winter temperatures regularly below 0°F and 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 Minneapolis vs Tokyo?

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

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