Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for September
| Metric | London | Tokyo | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 19°C (66°F) | 26°C (79°F)▲ | Tokyo |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 11°C (52°F) | 20°C (68°F)▲ | Tokyo |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days▲ | 14 days | London |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 48 mm▲ | 189 mm | London |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day | 8h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h▲ | 20 km/h | London |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, London edges ahead as the better destination in September. London offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Tokyo sees 8 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.
London sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Tokyo is also comfortable at 26°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice in September.
London reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Tokyo averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. There is a notable 7°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in September.
London receives approximately 48 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during September. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Tokyo sees 189 mm over 14 rain days. That makes London the drier option by 5 rain days and 141 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 19°C, lows of 11°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 26°C, lows of 20°C, 14 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. September is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | London | Tokyo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 11d | 8°C | 6d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 9°C | 8d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 12°C | 12d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 17°C | 11d |
| May | 17°C | 10d | 22°C | 11d |
| Jun | 20°C | 10d | 25°C | 15d |
| Jul | 22°C | 11d | 28°C | 13d |
| Aug | 21°C | 10d | 30°C | 11d |
| Sep | 19°C | 9d | 26°C | 14d |
| Oct | 15°C | 11d | 21°C | 13d |
| Nov | 10°C | 11d | 16°C | 9d |
| Dec | 8°C | 11d | 11°C | 7d |
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