Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for September
| Metric | Tokyo | London | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F)▲ | 19°C (66°F) | Tokyo |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 20°C (68°F)▲ | 11°C (52°F) | Tokyo |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 14 days | 9 days▲ | London |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 189 mm | 48 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 | 20 km/h | 19 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.
Tokyo sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. London is also comfortable at 19°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice in September.
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.
London averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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.
Tokyo receives approximately 189 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during September. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
London sees 48 mm over 9 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 26°C, lows of 20°C, 14 rain days
Highs of 19°C, lows of 11°C, 9 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. September is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Tokyo | London | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 8°C | 6d | 7°C | 11d |
| Feb | 9°C | 8d | 8°C | 10d |
| Mar | 12°C | 12d | 10°C | 10d |
| Apr | 17°C | 11d | 14°C | 11d |
| May | 22°C | 11d | 17°C | 10d |
| Jun | 25°C | 15d | 20°C | 10d |
| Jul | 28°C | 13d | 22°C | 11d |
| Aug | 30°C | 11d | 21°C | 10d |
| Sep | 26°C | 14d | 19°C | 9d |
| Oct | 21°C | 13d | 15°C | 11d |
| Nov | 16°C | 9d | 10°C | 11d |
| Dec | 11°C | 7d | 8°C | 11d |
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