Tokyo weather in October (Tokyo Prefecture, Japan)

How does the weather in Tokyo usually fare in October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Tokyo includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 16°C.

Precipitation

Tokyo in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 211 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 129 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Tokyo, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 211 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 67%  

Windspeed 3 m/s  

Sunshine 129 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 37%  

Where to go in Japan in October

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Tokyo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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