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Japan Weather in October

Osaka Castle Park
Autumn in Osaka Castle Park
October is a pleasant month in autumn in Japan. The weather becomes mild, as the high temperature is about 22°C (71.6°F) averagely throughout the country, and the low average temperature drops to 15°C (59°F). The northernmost, Hokkaido, turns to be somewhat chilly already, while the south, Okinawa and Kyushu, are still warm. For the typhoon season has almost gone, the rainfall decreases in Japan; only a few possible typhoons would hit the coast in early October. It is one of the best months for travelling in Japan, with beautiful colors of autumn leaves that can be admired in most regions by late October.

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



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

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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.


In other regions, the leaves would change into fantastic colors by the end of October. First the Japanese Alps and the north of Honshu, followed by the central area and Shikoku, last Kyushu and Okinawa islands.

Takayama Streets
Takayama Streets

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
(%)
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