The weather in October in Japan
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.
Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Japan. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Japan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2018, Japan reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 25°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 184 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in October for Japan
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Japan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
Japan | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 20°C | 21°C |
Max. temperature | 25°C | 26°C |
Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 184 mm | 119 mm |
Rainy days | 19 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Japan with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 16°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 20°C, with nights around 13°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 Japan is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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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.
The typhoon season in Japan runs from June to November.
Check out the climate of Japan for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Japan is based on weather data from Tokyo. Other places, like Kyōto, Osaka or Hokkaido, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Japan to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Japan
Temperature in October in Japan over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Japan
Total precipitation in October in Japan over the years
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.
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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.