Hikone weather in October (Shiga, Japan)

Can you expect sunny skies in Hikone in October? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During October, Hikone usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 22°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Hikone in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 160 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Hikone. May and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hikone climate page with graphs.

 

Hikone, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 168 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kyoto, Japan (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in October

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Hikone, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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