🇬🇧 London vs 🇯🇵 Tokyo

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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London

overcast clouds

57°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 54°F

H 58°F / L 55°F

Humidity: 39%

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Tokyo

clear sky

64°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 64°F

H 65°F / L 62°F

Humidity: 80%

Climate Overview

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

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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.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇬🇧 London🇯🇵 Tokyo
Spring

45–61°F

March–May

46–72°F

March–May

Summer

63–73°F

June–August

75–91°F

June–August

Fall

49–61°F

September–November

60–77°F

September–November

Winter

38–46°F

December–February

37–50°F

December–February

London vs Tokyo: Frequently Asked Questions

Does London or Tokyo have better weather?

London and Tokyo have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round Tokyo: Humid subtropical — distinct four seasons, hot humid summers, mild winters. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit London vs Tokyo?

Best time for London: June, July, August, September. Best time for Tokyo: March, April, October, November.

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