Shizuoka Weather in October

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

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Ito Yamanakako Atami Hamamatsu

Considering a trip to Shizuoka, 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 Shizuoka in October

Shizuoka, Japan is a region in Japan. October in Shizuoka generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Yamanakako at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Hamamatsu at 24°C (75°F). At night it cools down to 16°C (61°F) in Hamamatsu and 11°C (52°F) in Yamanakako.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kosai with an average of 220 mm (8.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Fujinomiya with 281 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Ito gets approximately 140 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 Shizuoka in October

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

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 Shizuoka

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

Temperature range in Shizuoka (October)

Precipitation variation in Shizuoka (October)

Ito

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
140 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
252 mm (9.9 in)
258 mm (10 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ito →

Yamanakako

In October Yamanakako generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
274 mm (11 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Yamanakako →

Atami

In October Atami generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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
261 mm (10 in)
256 mm (10 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Atami →

Hamamatsu

In October Hamamatsu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
165 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
264 mm (10 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hamamatsu →

Shizuoka

In October Shizuoka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
160 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
306 mm (12 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Shizuoka →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ito 22°C (72°F) 17°C (63°F) 258 mm (10 in)
Yamanakako 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 249 mm (9.8 in)
Atami 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 256 mm (10 in)
Hamamatsu 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 224 mm (8.8 in)
Shizuoka 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 249 mm (9.8 in)
Izu 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 247 mm (9.7 in)

Shizuoka weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Shizuoka, Japan generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Ito sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

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

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

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Ito records an average of 258 mm (10 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Shizuoka, Japan.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Shizuoka, Japan?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Shizuoka, Japan with often unpleasant weather in Ito.

On average, the best time to visit Shizuoka, Japan is in August with generally pleasant weather in Ito. The weather in January, February, March and June, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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