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London
London has mild summers and cool winters, with rain possible throughout the year. Use removable layers and check the forecast before choosing your outerwear.
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Paris
Cool winters, changeable spring and autumn days and warm summer spells call for flexible layers. Rain can interrupt walking in any season. Monthly values are calculated from NASA POWER MERRA-2 gridded daily data for 1991–2020 at the city coordinates. They represent a regional model cell, not a city weather station. Street shade, coastal exposure, elevation and urban warmth can differ. Climate averages do not predict an individual trip.
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Istanbul
April–May and September–October usually suit walking better than midsummer heat. Winters are cool and frequently wet; waterfront wind makes layers useful in every season.
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Stockholm
Winters are cold with short days and possible snow or ice. Summer has long daylight hours, but evenings near the water can still need a light layer.
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Rome
Rome has hot summers and milder winters. Spring and autumn can combine warm afternoons with cooler evenings and showers, so removable layers are more useful than a single heavy outfit.
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Barcelona
Summers are hot, with strong sunshine; winters are generally mild. Rain is possible in every season, with wetter spells more likely outside summer.
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Copenhagen
Cool winters and changeable, generally mild summers call for layers. Harbour wind can make a pause feel colder, and rain remains possible throughout the year. Monthly values are calculated from NASA POWER MERRA-2 gridded daily data for 1991–2020 at the city coordinates. They represent a regional model cell, not a city weather station. Street shade, coastal exposure, elevation and urban warmth can differ. Climate averages do not predict an individual trip.
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New York City
Cold winter mornings, warm to hot humid summers and changeable spring and autumn days call for seasonal layers. Rain is possible throughout the year. Monthly clothing bands use National Weather Service Central Park station normals for 1991–2020, not a forecast for your visit; exposed bridges and harbour boats can feel different from sheltered city streets.
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Chicago
Cold winters and warm to hot summers need different layers, with an accessible windproof outer layer for the lakefront or an open boat deck. Monthly values use National Weather Service O’Hare station normals for 1991–2020. The airport station is not a downtown lakefront forecast; exposed shore paths and shaded streets can feel different.
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Boston
Winter needs insulating layers and footwear with grip; summer calls for breathable clothes and rain protection. NOAA Logan Airport 1991–2020 monthly normals provide a seasonal baseline, while exposed harbor wind and actual travel dates need a current forecast.
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Mexico City
Mexico City-area ERA5 estimates for 1991–2020 show mild to warm afternoons, cooler mornings and a marked summer rainy season. These are modelled grid estimates rather than station normals or a forecast. Bring layers, sun protection and comfortable shoes, with rain cover for wetter months.
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São Paulo
Southern summers are warmer and wetter, while June–August brings cooler mornings and evenings. Rain can interrupt walking in any season. Monthly values are calculated from NASA POWER MERRA-2 gridded daily data for 1991–2020 at the city coordinates. They represent a regional model cell, not a city weather station. Street shade, coastal exposure, elevation and urban warmth can differ. Climate averages do not predict an individual trip.
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Rio de Janeiro
Rio has hot, humid summers from December to February and milder winters from June to August. Rain occurs throughout the year; hilltop cloud and wind can differ from conditions beside the bay. Monthly values are calculated from NASA POWER MERRA-2 gridded daily data for 1991–2020 at the city coordinates. They represent a regional model cell, not a city weather station. Street shade, coastal exposure, elevation and urban warmth can differ. Climate averages do not predict an individual trip.
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Cold winter mornings, warm to hot humid summers and changeable spring and autumn days call for seasonal layers. Rain is possible throughout the year. Monthly clothing bands use National Weather Service Central Park station normals for 1991–2020, not a forecast for your visit; exposed bridges and harbour boats can feel different from sheltered city streets.
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Madrid
Madrid has cold winter mornings and hot, relatively dry summers. Spring and autumn can change between sunshine and rain, while evening temperatures often feel cooler than the afternoon.
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Cool winters, changeable spring and autumn days and warm summer spells call for flexible layers. Rain can interrupt walking in any season. Monthly values are calculated from NASA POWER MERRA-2 gridded daily data for 1991–2020 at the city coordinates. They represent a regional model cell, not a city weather station. Street shade, coastal exposure, elevation and urban warmth can differ. Climate averages do not predict an individual trip.
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Tokyo
Tokyo has cool winters, warm spring and autumn weather, and hot, humid summers. Rain protection is useful year-round; summer needs lighter clothing than a spring visit.
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Sydney
Sydney has warm summers and mild winters, with cooler evenings and exposed harbour breezes. Rain can arrive in any month; summer heat can greatly exceed the monthly averages, so plan shade and keep the forecast close.
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Melbourne
Warm summer afternoons can give way to cool changes, while winter calls for a coat and rain protection. Carry an adjustable layer year-round; monthly averages cannot describe a heatwave or the wind beside the river.
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Osaka
Osaka has cool winters, mild spring and autumn weather, and hot, humid summers. June and July bring substantial rainfall in the long-term record; carry rain protection and check heat and storm warnings before outdoor plans.
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Singapore
Hot and humid throughout the year, with showers and thunderstorms in every season; rainfall is higher from November to January and February is comparatively drier.
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