October weather forecast
Kochi, Japan

Transitioning into the cooler months, October in Kochi brings a decline in temperature, rainfall and humidity, signaling the start of autumn. Pleasant daytime temperatures and a moderation in rainfall, make it a month for outdoor activities, prepping Kochi for the mild winter soon to follow. Daylight persists with slightly over 11 hours on average daily, though it’s waning, auguring shorter days ahead. In the run-up to winter, the sea starts cooling down yet retaining enough warmth for engaging in various water activities.

Temperature

Kochi's progression into October involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from 29.3°C (84.7°F) in September to a still moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F). Throughout October in Kochi, a steady low-temperature average of 14.9°C (58.8°F) is noted.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Kochi is 68%.

Rainfall

In Kochi, Japan, in October, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 166mm (6.54") of accumulated precipitation. In Kochi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.2 days and collects up to 2548mm (100.31") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Kochi, the average seawater temperature in October is 25°C (77°F).
Note: Swimming, diving, and similar water activities in temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are seen as very agreeable and pleasurable for lengthy periods without discomfort.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Kochi is 11h and 21min.
On the first day of October in Kochi, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:15 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Kochi is 5.9h.

UV index

In Kochi, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during October morphs into the following directions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Alert! UV radiation becomes sharper due to reflections from sand and water.