Nikko weather in October (Tochigi, Japan)

How does the October weather in Nikko compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In October, Nikko typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Nikko in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 213 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 135 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Nikko. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Nikko, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 213 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 135 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Nikko, 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

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nikko.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.