🇦🇺 Sydney vs 🇯🇵 Tokyo

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Sydney

broken clouds

73°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 73°F

H 75°F / L 72°F

Humidity: 77%

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Tokyo

scattered clouds

67°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 65°F

H 69°F / L 65°F

Humidity: 39%

Climate Overview

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Sydney

Humid subtropical — warm summers, mild winters, year-round sunshine

Best monthsSeptember, October, November, March, April
AvoidJanuary, February (heat waves), July (coolest and grey)
Annual rain48 inches (1,217 mm)

Sydney enjoys one of the world's best climates. Summers are warm with beach weather; winters are mild enough for outdoor activities. The city is split between coastal suburbs (cooled by sea breezes) and inland western suburbs (dramatically hotter in summer).

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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🇦🇺 Sydney🇯🇵 Tokyo
Spring

60–73°F

September–November

46–72°F

March–May

Summer

72–82°F

December–February

75–91°F

June–August

Fall

62–75°F

March–May

60–77°F

September–November

Winter

50–63°F

June–August

37–50°F

December–February

Sydney vs Tokyo: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sydney or Tokyo have better weather?

Sydney and Tokyo have very different climates. Humid subtropical — warm summers, mild winters, year-round sunshine 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 Sydney vs Tokyo?

Best time for Sydney: September, October, November, March, April. Best time for Tokyo: March, April, October, November.

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