Tochigi Weather in October

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

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Nikko Nasushiobara Utsunomiya Sano

Planning a journey to Tochigi, Japan this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Tochigi in October

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Nikko at 18°C (64°F) to warm in Mooka at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Mooka and 10°C (50°F) in Nikko.

To explore the conditions in Tochigi, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Mooka with an average of 171 mm (6.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Nikko with 213 mm (8.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Nikko as an example - it receives around 135 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Tochigi by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tochigi — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nikko)

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March9°C (48°F) April14°C (57°F) May20°C (68°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November13°C (55°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tochigi in October

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

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 Tochigi

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

Temperature range in Tochigi (October)

Precipitation variation in Tochigi (October)

Nikko

In October Nikko generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
135 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
300 mm (12 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Nikko →

Nasushiobara

In October Nasushiobara generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
135 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
254 mm (10 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Nasushiobara →

Utsunomiya

In October Utsunomiya generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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)
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
135 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
231 mm (9.1 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Utsunomiya →

Sano

In October Sano 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 unpleasant 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
98 hours
135 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
238 mm (9.4 in)
204 mm (8 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sano →

Ashikaga

In October Ashikaga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
135 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
237 mm (9.3 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Ashikaga →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nikko 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 213 mm (8.4 in)
Nasushiobara 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Utsunomiya 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Sano 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 204 mm (8 in)
Ashikaga 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)
Mooka 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)

Tochigi weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Tochigi, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Nikko sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

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

Average temperatures in Tochigi, Japan during October range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in Nikko.

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

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Tochigi, Japan, with Nikko averaging around 213 mm (8.4 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Tochigi, Japan?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Tochigi, Japan due to the typically poor weather in Nikko.

Generally speaking, May provides tolerable weather in Nikko. In contrast, January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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