Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for November
| Metric | London | Tokyo | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 10°C (50°F) | 16°C (61°F)▲ | Tokyo |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 5°C (41°F) | 8°C (46°F)▲ | Tokyo |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 9 days▲ | Tokyo |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 64 mm▲ | 89 mm | London |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 4h/day | 7h/day▲ | Tokyo |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1▲ | 2 | London |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 21 km/h | 18 km/h▲ | Tokyo |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Tokyo edges ahead as the better destination in November. Tokyo offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while London sees 4 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
London is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Tokyo is also comfortable at 16°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Tokyo is the stronger choice in November. Tokyo receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
London reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Tokyo averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. There is a notable 6°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 November.
London receives approximately 64 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during November. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Tokyo sees 89 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Tokyo the drier option by 2 rain days and 25 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 10°C, lows of 5°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 16°C, lows of 8°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. These items are useful in either destination during November.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. November 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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