Shimane Weather in October

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

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Matsue Tsuwano Izumo Yasugi

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

What to Expect in Shimane in October

Shimane, Japan is a region in Japan. October in Shimane generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Matsue.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Izumo with an average of 111 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Yasugi with 124 mm (4.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Shimane 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 Shimane

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

Temperature range in Shimane (October)

Precipitation variation in Shimane (October)

Matsue

In October Matsue generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Matsue →

Tsuwano

In October Tsuwano 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
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
167 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tsuwano →

Izumo

In October Izumo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high 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)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
196 mm (7.7 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Izumo →

Yasugi

In October Yasugi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
210 mm (8.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Yasugi →

Hamada

In October Hamada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high 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)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
167 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
195 mm (7.7 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hamada →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matsue 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Tsuwano 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Izumo 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Yasugi 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Hamada 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)

Shimane weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Shimane, Japan typically experiences pleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Matsue average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Matsue peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in October, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Shimane, Japan. Average rainfall in Matsue sits around 122 mm (4.8 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Shimane, Japan?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Shimane, Japan with overall pleasant weather in Matsue. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, August and October provide pleasant weather in Matsue. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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