Tokyo in October
The weather in October
In October, Tokyo averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 14° — mild weather by day. Expect around 195 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 42%.
Days are 5.4° cooler than in September on average, and November is cooler again by about 5°. The sea averages 22°, pleasant for a swim.
October scores 64/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Tokyo.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:48 and sets at 17:08 local time, giving 11 h 20 min of daylight. Days shorten by 65 minutes over the month.
Why 64/100?
How the score for October is builtBeach score this month: 41/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in Tokyo in October
- Tokyo International Film FestivalFilm festivalTokyo
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Tokyo this month
Musashino
Japan's best in October
Kitakyūshū
Kurume
Tokyo in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Tokyo?
October scores 64/100 for Tokyo, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 20°C with 13 wet days.
How warm is Tokyo in October?
Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 14°C in October.
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in October?
Tokyo receives about 195 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 13 days.
Can you swim in Tokyo in October?
The sea averages 22°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.