JapanAverage weather for Hokkaidō in October
It's cool to moderate in October in Hokkaidō with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 13°C.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Hokkaidō with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 11°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 16°C, with nights around 9°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Hokkaidō is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
In October, there is an average of 230 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,4 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Hokkaidō in October |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
16°C | 21°C | |
 Max. temperature |
20°C | 26°C | |
| Min. temperature |
10°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
230 mm | 119 mm | |
| Rainy days |
12 days | 13 days | |
 Total snowfall |
0,4 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy days |
1 day | 0 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 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 Hokkaidō?
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Hokkaidō. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
The typhoon season in Hokkaidō runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 30°C in 2022, Hokkaidō reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Hokkaidō
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in October for Hokkaidō, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Hokkaidō
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Hokkaidō, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed 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 it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect about 12 days of precipitation in Hokkaidō.
Daily Snowfall in October in Hokkaidō
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in October in Hokkaidō, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in October.
Daily UV index in October in Hokkaidō
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Hokkaidō, 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 Hokkaidō over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Hokkaidō, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in October in Hokkaidō over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Hokkaidō, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in October in Hokkaidō per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in October in Hokkaidō, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in October for Hokkaidō
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Hokkaidō. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Hokkaidō by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hokkaidō. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
