Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Japan this October.
Japan, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in October ranging from 12°C (54°F) in Kamikawa to 28°C (82°F) in Ogasawara. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Ogasawara and 2°C (36°F) in Kamikawa.
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Daytime temperatures in Tokyo typically peak at 23°C (73°F) in October, putting it in the high range.
Nighttime temperatures in Tokyo typically drop to around 16°C (61°F) in October.
Based on our systematic data collection, Ogasawara has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 28°C (82°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 26°C (79°F).
The coldest city in October in Japan is Kamikawa when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 12°C (54°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 2°C (36°F).
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 129 hours of sunlight expected in Tokyo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
The water temperature averages approximately 24°C (75°F) in Hachijojima this month, a refreshing temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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