Otsu weather in October (Shiga, Japan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Otsu during October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Otsu includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Otsu in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With about 160 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Otsu. May and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Otsu, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kyoto, Japan (10 KM, 6 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 Otsu, 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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