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Japan Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Japan in October.

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Tokyo Osaka Kyoto Hakone

Planning a trip to Japan this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect 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.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Kamikawa at 12°C (54°F) to warm in Ogasawara at 28°C (82°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Ogasawara and 2°C (36°F) in Kamikawa.

To explore the conditions in Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kitami with an average of 90 mm (3.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Kumano with 317 mm (12 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Tokyo.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Tokyo gets approximately 129 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Japan in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Japan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Japan

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Japan?

Temperature range in Japan (October)

Precipitation variation in Japan (October)

Tokyo

In October Tokyo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
129 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
195 mm (7.7 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tokyo →

Kyoto

In October Kyoto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
160 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kyoto →

Osaka

In October Osaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
163 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
176 mm (6.9 in)
153 mm (6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Osaka →

Hakuba

In October Hakuba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
129 hours
110 hours
Monthly rainfall
306 mm (12 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hakuba →

Hakone

In October Hakone generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
272 mm (11 in)
263 mm (10 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hakone →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Japan in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tokyo 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Osaka 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Kyoto 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Hakone 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 263 mm (10 in)
Hiroshima 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Nara 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)

Japan weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Japan in October?

Japan typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Tokyo average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Japan in October?

In Tokyo, the average daytime high in October is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Japan get a lot of rain in October?

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Japan, with Tokyo averaging around 211 mm (8.3 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is October a Good 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Japan.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Japan.

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