Japan Weather in October
Autumn in Osaka Castle Park
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The coolest cities in Japan in October:
Asahikawa: 10℃ (50℉), Kushiro: 11℃ (51.8℉), Wakkanai: 11℃ (51.8℉), Sapporo: 12℃ (53.6℉), Aomori: 12℃ (53.6℉)
The warmest cities in Japan in October:
Naha: 26℃ (78.8℉), Kagoshima: 22℃ (71.6℉), Nagasaki: 20℃ (68℉), Osaka: 20℃ (68℉)
Averages for Japan Weather in October
High Temperature
22°C (71.6°F)
Low Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
Sunrise
05:36 ~ 06:02
Sunset
16:47 ~ 17:25
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The times for sunrise and sunset are based on Tokyo.
October Temperatures in Japan
What to Wear
Long-sleeve shirt, blouse, hoodie, and sweatpants are wearable during October in Japan, meanwhile a jacket, thin overcoat or trench coat can be added on the top when the temperature drops. Wearing in layers would be better to adapt to Japan weather in October, and do wear thick when travelling to Hokkaido and northern Honshu.
October Travel Guide – Where to Go & Tips
Tourism Rate:
1. Hokkaido in Autumn Colors
October is the time to enjoy variegated fall foliage in Hokkaido, as the autumn leaves season has not come in other regions of Japan. You can soak in the colorful world in Sapporo Maruyama Park, Mt. Moiwa, Mt. Hakodate, or Otaru Canal.
Takayama Streets
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2. Takayama with Big Autumn Celebration
Japanese Alps is also beautiful for travelling in autumn. In the Japan’s Alps, Takayama hold the remarkable autumn festival celebration around October 9th and 10th every year. There is the festival parade with some old high floats in traditional Japanese style, which is the one of two chances to see the scene there.3. Kyoto: Jidai Matsuri
Kyoto is always popular for the various historical sites and cultural remains. In mid-late October, Jidai Matsuri, the festival of ages, is absorbing. On October 22nd, the famous parade go through the streets in Kyoto, where the precessions reproduce the scenes of major stories in different eras. You may learn the history of Kyoto via the parade. Besides, the autumn leaves season arrives in late October.In addition, Mt. Fuji, Nakasendo trail hiking, and more attractions or events are welcomed likewise.
October Weather of Major Japan Cities
October |
Temperature | Sunrise / Sunset |
Humidity (%) |
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High | Low | |||
Aomori |
16°C / 60.8°F | 8°C / 46.4°F | 05:49 / 16:55 | 74 |
Asahikawa |
14°C / 57.2°F | 5°C / 41°F | 05:36 / 16:42 | 75 |
Fukuoka |
23°C / 73.4°F |
15°C / 59°F |
06:22 / 17:46 |
68 |
Hiroshima |
23°C / 73.4°F |
15°C / 59°F |
06:16 / 17:37 |
64 |
Kagoshima |
26°C / 78.8°F |
18°C / 64.4°F |
06:21 / 17:46 |
66 |
Kanazawa |
22°C / 71.6°F | 14°C / 57.2°F | 06:01 / 17:18 | 67 |
Kochi |
24°C / 75.2°F |
16°C / 60.8°F |
06:11 / 17:32 |
64 |
Kyoto |
23°C / 73.4°F |
14°C / 57.2°F |
06:03 / 17:22 |
67 |
Nagoya |
23°C / 73.4°F | 15°C / 59°F | 05:58 / 17:18 | 68 |
Naha |
28°C / 82.4°F |
24°C / 75.2°F |
06:29 / 18:01 |
70 |
Nara |
23°C / 73.4°F |
14°C / 57.2°F |
06:02 / 17:21 |
67 |
Niigata |
20°C / 68°F | 14°C / 57.2°F | 05:52 / 17:06 | 69 |
Osaka |
23°C / 73.4°F | 16°C / 60.8°F | 06:04 / 17:24 | 59 |
Sapporo |
16°C / 60.8°F | 7°C / 44.6°F | 05:48 / 16:52 | 66 |
Sendai |
19°C / 66.2°F | 12°C / 53.6°F | 05:46 / 16:59 | 72 |
Tokyo |
21°C / 69.8°F | 17°C / 62.6°F | 05:49 / 17:05 | 65 |