Hokkaido weather in October
Considering a trip to Hokkaido this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Hokkaido in October?
Hokkaido is a region in Japan. October in Hokkaido generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Kamikawa at 12°C to moderate in Kuriyama at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Kuriyama and 2°C in Kamikawa.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kitami with an average of 90 mm to high rainfall in Shinhidaka with 149 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 153 hours of sunlight expected in Sapporo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hokkaido in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hokkaido climate page.
Where to go in Hokkaido in October
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Popular destinations in Hokkaido
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Average weather in Sapporo
In October Sapporo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Niseko
In October Niseko generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hakodate
In October Hakodate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Furano
In October Furano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Obihiro
In October Obihiro generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hokkaido, in Japan.
Is October the best time to visit Hokkaido?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Hokkaido with often unpleasant weather in Sapporo.
On average, the best time to visit Hokkaido is in June with generally perfect weather in Sapporo. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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