Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Tokyo | London | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 17°C (63°F)▲ | 14°C (57°F) | Tokyo |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 9°C (48°F)▲ | 5°C (41°F) | Tokyo |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 11 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 114 mm | 49 mm▲ | London |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 9h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 25 km/h | 20 km/h▲ | London |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Tokyo edges ahead as the better destination in April. Tokyo offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while London sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Tokyo sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. London is cooler at 14°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in April.
Tokyo reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
London averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Tokyo receives approximately 114 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
London sees 49 mm over 11 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 17°C, lows of 9°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 14°C, lows of 5°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April 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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