October weather forecast
Japan

October brings a welcome shift in Japan's weather, marking the full arrival of autumn. It is a month of pleasant temperatures, diminishing rain, and brilliant fall foliage, making it a popular time for both locals and tourists.

In Hokkaido, the northernmost region, autumn is in full swing. Temperatures range from 9°C (48.2°F) to 17°C (62.6°F), and the landscapes transform into a vibrant array of red, orange, and gold hues. Average rainfall drops to 60mm (2.36"), signaling a transition towards drier conditions.

Central Japan experiences mild and comfortable weather in October. The Sea of Japan coastline and Central Highlands enjoy average temperatures between 15°C (59°F) and 22°C (71.6°F). Rainfall declines significantly from the previous month, ranging between 70mm (2.76") and 90mm (3.54"), as the typhoon season draws to a close.

In the southern regions, including Okinawa, temperatures remain warm, averaging from 23°C (73.4°F) to 29°C (84.2°F). Although the typhoon season is officially over, occasional showers can still occur. However, the overall weather is largely pleasant, with the average precipitation dropping to 110mm (4.33").

In October, Japan also hosts various autumn festivals and cultural events, including the Takayama Autumn Festival in Gifu, one of the most beautiful festivals in Japan. Therefore, despite the variable weather, the blend of comfortable temperatures, reduced rainfall, and vibrant cultural events makes October a prime time to visit Japan.

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• Tokyo - October »
  In Tokyo, Japan, in October, during 13.2 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated. October is the month with the most rainfall in Tokyo, Japan.
• Yokohama - October »
  In Yokohama, during October, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation. In Yokohama the average seawater temperature in October is 23.3°C (73.9°F).
• Osaka - October »
  With October, the onset of autumn brings significantly cooler weather to Osaka, characterized by temperature highs of only 23.3°C (73.9°F). In Osaka, in October, during 7.9 rainfall days, 112mm (4.41") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Nagoya - October »
  Nagoya's October weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F) in September to an agreeable 22.8°C (73°F). How many hours of sunshine does Nagoya have in October?
• Sapporo - October »
  In October, in Sapporo the rain falls for 16.9 days. In October, in Sapporo the rain falls for 16.9 days.
• Fukuoka - October »
  With the onset of October, Fukuoka experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from 27.8°C (82°F) in September to a still warm 23°C (73.4°F). In Fukuoka in October, during 7.3 rainfall days, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kobe - October »
  In Kobe during October, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation. On the last day of October, in Kobe, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:06 JST.
• Kyoto - October »
  The months with the highest humidity in Kyoto are January, July and October, with an average relative humidity of 82%. In October, in Kyoto, Japan, the rain falls for 14.3 days.
• Kawasaki - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Kawasaki is October, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 102mm (4.02") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Kawasaki is October, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 102mm (4.02") of precipitation.
• Saitama - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Saitama is October, when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Saitama is October, when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.
• Hiroshima - October »
  The onset of October in Hiroshima comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F) in September to a still warm 23.4°C (74.1°F). In Hiroshima, during October, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of precipitation.
• Sendai - October »
  On the first day of October in Sendai sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 17:19. The months with the most rainfall in Sendai, Japan, are July and October, with an average 111mm (4.37") of precipitation.