Nagano Prefecture

Nagano Prefecture Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nagano Prefecture, Japan in October.

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Hakuba Yamanouchi Matsumoto Nozawa Onsen

Considering a trip to Nagano Prefecture, Japan this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Nagano Prefecture in October

Nagano Prefecture, Japan is a region in Japan. October in Nagano Prefecture generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Omachi at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Achi at 19°C (66°F). At night it cools down to 9°C (48°F) in Achi and 6°C (43°F) in Omachi.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nagano Prefecture, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ueda with an average of 152 mm (6 in) to heavy rainfall in Otari with 237 mm (9.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Hakuba gets approximately 129 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Nagano Prefecture in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nagano Prefecture.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Nagano Prefecture

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Nagano Prefecture, Japan?

Temperature range in Nagano Prefecture (October)

Precipitation variation in Nagano Prefecture (October)

Hakuba

In October Hakuba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
129 hours
110 hours
Monthly rainfall
306 mm (12 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hakuba →

Yamanouchi

In October Yamanouchi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
155 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Yamanouchi →

Matsumoto

In October Matsumoto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
155 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
220 mm (8.7 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Matsumoto →

Nozawa Onsen

In October Nozawa Onsen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
19°C (66°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
135 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
212 mm (8.3 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Nozawa Onsen →

Karuizawa

In October Karuizawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
155 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
224 mm (8.8 in)
178 mm (7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Karuizawa →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nagano Prefecture in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hakuba 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 236 mm (9.3 in)
Yamanouchi 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Matsumoto 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)
Nozawa Onsen 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)
Karuizawa 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Otari 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)

Nagano Prefecture weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nagano Prefecture, Japan in October?

In October, Nagano Prefecture, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Hakuba sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Nagano Prefecture, Japan in October?

Hakuba averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does Nagano Prefecture, Japan get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Hakuba records an average of 236 mm (9.3 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Nagano Prefecture, Japan?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Nagano Prefecture, Japan with often poor weather in Hakuba.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Hakuba.

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