Tokyo vs Kyoto

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kyoto edges ahead as the better destination in September. Kyoto offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 13 rain days, while Tokyo sees 8 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Tokyo sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Kyoto is also comfortable at 27°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Kyoto is the stronger choice in September. Kyoto receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Tokyo reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Kyoto averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 19°C (66°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in September.

Tokyo receives approximately 189 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during September. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Kyoto sees 192 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Kyoto the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.