Japan Weather Today日本語Japan weather in October
Comfortable and mostly dry: warm days, cool evenings and the first autumn leaves in the mountains. One of the best months to visit.
Average temperatures in October
| City | Average high | Average low |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo | 16°C | 8°C |
| Tokyo | 22°C | 15°C |
| Osaka | 24°C | 16°C |
| Fukuoka | 24°C | 16°C |
| Okinawa (Naha) | 28°C | 24°C |
Rounded averages from the Japan Meteorological Agency (1991–2020). Actual weather varies from year to year: check the live forecast before you go.
Region by region
Hokkaido
Autumn leaves in early October; the first snow can fall late in the month.
Tohoku and the north
Bright autumn leaves at Oirase, Lake Towada and the mountains.
Tokyo and Kanto
Around 22°C by day, clear and pleasant; leaves turn in Nikko and the mountains.
Kyoto and Osaka
Comfortable, around 24°C; the leaves start to turn at the end of the month.
Kyushu
Warm and dry; good for hiking at Aso and Kirishima.
Okinawa
Still warm enough to swim; typhoons become less frequent.
What to pack
Light layers and a jacket for the evening; warmer clothes for the mountains.
Highlights in October
Autumn leaves in Nikko, Hokkaido and the Alps, the Takayama autumn festival, and harvest food like chestnuts and new rice.
Watch out for
A late typhoon is still possible early in the month; nights in the mountains can be near freezing.
Questions
Is October a good time to visit Japan?
Comfortable and mostly dry: warm days, cool evenings and the first autumn leaves in the mountains. One of the best months to visit.
What should I pack for Japan in October?
Light layers and a jacket for the evening; warmer clothes for the mountains.
How warm is Tokyo in October?
On average about 22°C in the day and 15°C at night.
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