Temperatures in October
It's pleasantly warm in October in Japan with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Japan in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Japan with warm temperatures, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 20°C, with nights close to 13°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Japan will be around 19°C, with nights close to 11°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 184 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 33% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Japan. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Japan in October |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
184 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 14 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Japan?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Japan. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Japan runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Japan in October
With 32°C, Japan hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 25°C.
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The climate of Japan is based on weather data from Tokyo. Other spots, like Kyōto, Osaka or Hokkaido, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Japan for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in October in Japan
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Japan, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Japan
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Japan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Japan.
Daily UV Index in October in Japan
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Japan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Japan Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Japan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Japan Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Japan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Japan
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Japan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in October in Japan
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Average Weather in Japan by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Japan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
