Shiga Weather in October

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

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Otsu Hikone Kusatsu Nagahama

Planning a trip to Shiga, Japan this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Shiga in October

Shiga, Japan 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 (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Otsu.

For specific regional insights in Shiga, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kusatsu with an average of 152 mm (6 in) to heavy rainfall in Nagahama with 172 mm (6.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Otsu gets approximately 160 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 Shiga in October

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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 Shiga

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

Temperature range in Shiga (October)

Precipitation variation in Shiga (October)

Otsu

In October Otsu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
160 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Otsu →

Hikone

In October Hikone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
160 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hikone →

Kusatsu

In October Kusatsu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
160 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
152 mm (6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kusatsu →

Nagahama

In October Nagahama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
160 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
236 mm (9.3 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Nagahama →

Omihachiman

In October Omihachiman generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
160 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
194 mm (7.6 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Omihachiman →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Otsu 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Hikone 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Kusatsu 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Nagahama 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Omihachiman 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Higashiomi 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)

Shiga weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shiga, Japan in October?

Shiga, Japan typically experiences pleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Otsu average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Shiga, Japan in October?

Average temperatures in Shiga, Japan during October range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Otsu.

Does Shiga, Japan get a lot of rain in October?

Otsu typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 156 mm (6.1 in) on average across Shiga, Japan.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Shiga, Japan?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Shiga, Japan 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, July and August tend to be poor.

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