Tokyo vs London

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Tokyo edges ahead as the better destination in January. Tokyo offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while London sees 4 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Tokyo is on the cooler side at 8°C, requiring warmer clothing. London is cooler at 7°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Tokyo is the stronger choice in January. Tokyo receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Tokyo reaches an average high of 8°C (46°F) and drops to 0°C (32°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

London averages 7°C (45°F) for the high and 2°C (36°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°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 January.

Tokyo receives approximately 68 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

London sees 55 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Tokyo the drier option by 5 rain days and 13 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.