Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
October in Asahi brings pleasant temperatures, with daytime highs of 19°C (66°F) and nights around 14°C (57°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 218 mm (8.6 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Asahi. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
For Asahi in October, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
Walk the 88 temple circuit
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