Rishiri Island Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rishiri Island, Japan in October.

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Rishirifuji Kutsugata

Thinking about venturing to Rishiri Island, Japan this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Rishiri Island in October

Rishiri Island, Japan is a region in Japan. October in Rishiri Island generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Rishirifuji.

For a closer look at conditions across Rishiri Island, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kutsugata with an average of 128 mm (5 in) to high rainfall in Rishirifuji with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Rishirifuji typically sees 139 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in Rishiri Island in October

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

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 Rishiri Island

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

Temperature range in Rishiri Island (October)

Precipitation variation in Rishiri Island (October)

Rishirifuji

In October Rishirifuji generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
139 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
24 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Rishirifuji →

Kutsugata

In October Kutsugata generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
139 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
128 mm (5 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kutsugata →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Rishiri Island, in Japan.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rishiri Island in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rishirifuji 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Kutsugata 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 128 mm (5 in)

Rishiri Island weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rishiri Island, Japan in October?

In October, Rishiri Island, Japan generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Rishirifuji sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Rishiri Island, Japan in October?

In Rishirifuji, the average daytime high in October is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

Does Rishiri Island, Japan get a lot of rain in October?

Rishiri Island, Japan sees substantial rainfall in October. Rishirifuji typically averages about 133 mm (5.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Rishiri Island, Japan?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Rishirifuji, October may not be the ideal time to visit Rishiri Island, Japan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Rishirifuji. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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