Japan weather in October
Considering a trip to Japan this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Japan in October?
In October, Japan experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Kamikawa at 12°C to warm in Ogasawara at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Ogasawara and 2°C in Kamikawa.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kitami with an average of 90 mm to heavy rainfall in Kumano with 317 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Tokyo. The city Tokyo usually sees around 129 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Japan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Japan's yearly weather, check out our Japan climate page.
Where to go in Japan in October
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Popular destinations in Japan
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Japan?
Average weather in Tokyo
In October Tokyo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kyoto
In October Kyoto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Osaka
In October Osaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hakuba
In October Hakuba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hakone
In October Hakone generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Japan.
Is October the best time to visit Japan?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Tokyo, October may not be the ideal time to visit Japan.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Tokyo. On the other hand, the weather in January tends to be poor.
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