Weather in October in Japan
Planning a trip to Japan this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.
Temperatures
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.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 to heavy rainfall in Kumano with 317 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Tokyo.Average sunshine
Tokyo enjoys a balanced 129 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Japan climate page.
Where to go in Japan in October
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Japan's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Japan?
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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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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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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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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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 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.
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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