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Tokyo in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Tokyo in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Tokyo in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Tokyo in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +72°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 233 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
233 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tokyo has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Tokyo in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tokyo for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +50°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 45% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +68°F.

Is Tokyo warm or cold in October?

Tokyo is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +70°F to +59°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Tokyo:

Climate in Tokyo in October

Tokyo weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+81°F+72°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+54°F+39°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+88°F+77°F
Rainfall
231 mm233 mm121 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
73%68%62%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
258
Cloudy days
161615
Rainy days
12107
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 231 mm to 233 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 68%. Winds are calmer in comparison to September, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 2 to 5.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in November as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Tokyo in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Tokyo is gradually increasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Tokyo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 350 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 123 mm, which is considered heavy rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Tokyo, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Tokyo wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 233 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Tokyo?

This is the weather in Tokyo in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+85°F
2 October
☁️
+86°F
3 October
☀️
+82°F
4 October
☁️
+85°F
5 October
🌧️
+75°F
6 October
☁️
+57°F
7 October
☁️
+59°F
8 October
☁️
+70°F
9 October
☁️
+70°F
10 October
☁️
+79°F
11 October
☁️
+78°F
12 October
☁️
+69°F
13 October
🌧️
+62°F
14 October
🌧️
+70°F
15 October
☁️
+77°F
16 October
☁️
+77°F
17 October
🌧️
+71°F
18 October
🌧️
+64°F
19 October
☁️
+65°F
20 October
☀️
+69°F
21 October
☁️
+73°F
22 October
☁️
+71°F
23 October
🌧️
+77°F
24 October
🌧️
+57°F
25 October
☁️
+58°F
26 October
☀️
+67°F
27 October
☁️
+64°F
28 October
☀️
+68°F
29 October
☀️
+71°F
30 October
☀️
+67°F
31 October
☀️
+68°F
In October 2023 Tokyo had 8 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Tokyo climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Tokyo in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2004 (+70°F) and the highest in 2012 (+79°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 47 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1966 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tokyo in October:

Is October a good time to visit Tokyo?

It’s always a good time to visit Tokyo, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Tokyo in October?

October has mild temperatures in Tokyo. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Tokyo rainy in October?

Tokyo is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Tokyo in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tokyo in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Tokyo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tokyo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.