🇯🇵 Tokyo vs 🇺🇸 Chicago

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Tokyo

light intensity shower rain

56°F

Light Intensity Shower Rain

Feels like 56°F

H 60°F / L 55°F

Humidity: 88%

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Chicago

light rain

40°F

Light Rain

Feels like 32°F

H 42°F / L 39°F

Humidity: 84%

Climate Overview

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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.

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Chicago

Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms

Best monthsMay, June, September
AvoidJanuary, February, March (brutal cold)
Annual rain38 inches (965 mm)

Chicago lives up to its Windy City nickname. Lake Michigan creates its own microclimate — cooler summers and heavier lake-effect snow in winter. Summers are warm but brief; winters are among the harshest of any major American city.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇯🇵 Tokyo🇺🇸 Chicago
Spring

46–72°F

March–May

35–65°F

March–May

Summer

75–91°F

June–August

70–84°F

June–August

Fall

60–77°F

September–November

45–68°F

September–November

Winter

37–50°F

December–February

17–32°F

December–February

Tokyo vs Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tokyo or Chicago have better weather?

Tokyo and Chicago have very different climates. Humid subtropical — distinct four seasons, hot humid summers, mild winters Chicago: Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Tokyo vs Chicago?

Best time for Tokyo: March, April, October, November. Best time for Chicago: May, June, September.

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