Wakayama Weather in October

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

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Shirahama Wakayama Koyasan Katsuura

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

What to Expect in Wakayama in October

Wakayama, Japan is a region in Japan. October in Wakayama generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Shirahama.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Wakayama with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Shingu with 309 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Shirahama as an example - it receives around 164 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 Wakayama by month

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

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March15°C (59°F) April19°C (66°F) May22°C (72°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November19°C (66°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Wakayama in October

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

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 Wakayama

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

Temperature range in Wakayama (October)

Precipitation variation in Wakayama (October)

Shirahama

In October Shirahama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
164 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
252 mm (9.9 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Wakayama

In October Wakayama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
164 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
197 mm (7.8 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
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Koyasan

In October Koyasan generally has high 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
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
164 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Koyasan →

Katsuura

In October Katsuura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
335 mm (13 in)
302 mm (12 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Katsuura →

Tanabe

In October Tanabe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
164 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
249 mm (9.8 in)
226 mm (8.9 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shirahama 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 231 mm (9.1 in)
Wakayama 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Koyasan 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Katsuura 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 302 mm (12 in)
Tanabe 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 226 mm (8.9 in)
Hongu 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 254 mm (10 in)

Wakayama weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Wakayama, Japan in October. The popular destination of Shirahama averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this month.

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

In Shirahama, the average daytime high in October is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

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

Rainfall in Wakayama, Japan peaks during October. Shirahama averages roughly 231 mm (9.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Wakayama, Japan?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Shirahama, October may not be the ideal time to visit Wakayama, Japan.

On average, the best time to visit Wakayama, Japan is in April, May and November with generally tolerable weather in Shirahama. In contrast, January, February, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.

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