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Weather in October in Shiga

Are you planning a trip a to Shiga in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Shiga in October?

Shiga is a region in Japan. October in Shiga generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C and nighttime temperatures around 13°C in Otsu.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kusatsu with an average of 152 mm to heavy rainfall in Nagahama with 172 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 160 hours of sunlight anticipated in Otsu. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a closer look at October's conditions in Shiga, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Shiga's yearly weather, check out our Shiga climate page.

Where to go in Shiga in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Shiga on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Shiga?

Otsu

In October Otsu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Otsu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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29°C 
20°C 
140 hours 
185 mm 
18 days 
23°C 
13°C 
160 hours 
156 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
7°C 
140 hours 
80 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Otsu

Hikone

In October Hikone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Hikone
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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28°C 
20°C 
140 hours 
227 mm 
18 days 
22°C 
13°C 
160 hours 
168 mm 
16 days 
16°C 
8°C 
140 hours 
88 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Hikone

Kusatsu

In October Kusatsu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kusatsu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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29°C 
20°C 
140 hours 
177 mm 
18 days 
23°C 
13°C 
160 hours 
152 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
7°C 
140 hours 
77 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Kusatsu

Nagahama

In October Nagahama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Nagahama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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27°C 
19°C 
140 hours 
236 mm 
18 days 
22°C 
13°C 
160 hours 
172 mm 
16 days 
16°C 
7°C 
140 hours 
102 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Nagahama

Omihachiman

In October Omihachiman generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Omihachiman
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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28°C 
20°C 
140 hours 
194 mm 
18 days 
22°C 
13°C 
160 hours 
157 mm 
16 days 
17°C 
8°C 
140 hours 
81 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Omihachiman

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shiga, in Japan.

Is October the best time to visit Shiga?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Shiga with overall pleasant weather in Otsu. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Otsu. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and July tend to be poor.

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