Nagoya→
Station: NagoyaNagoya, Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Jingu, Inuyama
High
23.3℃
Low
14.8℃
- Precip.
- 164.7mm
- Sunshine
- 169h
- Sunset
- 17:19
Highs around 23°C. The Nagoya Festival on a weekend in mid to late October
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather Guide
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather in October: What to Wear & Expect
October in Chubu & Hokuriku is an easy season for travel, as the heat settles down. Nagoya's high is 23.3°C and mornings are 14.8°C. Mornings in Takayama, meanwhile, drop to 9.2°C and in Hakuba to 7.4°C, so you'll need a proper jacket in the highlands. On October 9–10, Takayama holds its autumn Takayama Festival, while on Tateyama and Kurobe the autumn leaves work their way down the mountain from Midagahara to Kurobe Dam.
- Nagoya high
- 23.3℃
- Nagoya low
- 14.8℃
- Nagoya rainfall
- 164.7mm
- Nagoya sunset
- 17:19
Overview
Chubu & Hokuriku in October: Key Points
- ✓Nagoya's high is 23.3°C. Comfortable during the day
- ✓Mornings of 9.2°C in Takayama and 7.4°C in Hakuba. A jacket is needed in the highlands
- ✓The autumn Takayama Festival is on October 9–10 in Takayama
- ✓Autumn leaves on Tateyama and Kurobe move from Midagahara down to Kurobe Dam
By Area
October Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for October 15.
Kanazawa→
Station: KanazawaKanazawa, Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya District, 21st Century Museum
High
21.8℃
Low
13.9℃
- Precip.
- 177.1mm
- Sunshine
- 152h
- Sunset
- 17:19
Highs around 22°C, mornings around 14°C. Just right for garden strolls
Shirakawa-go→
Station: ShirakawaShirakawa-go, Gassho-zukuri Farmhouses, Ogimachi Observatory, Gokayama
High
19.2℃
Low
8.8℃
- Precip.
- 167.9mm
- Sunshine
- 121h
- Sunset
- 17:18
Chilly mornings around 9°C. The gassho-zukuri village takes on autumn colors
Takayama→
Station: TakayamaTakayama, Sanmachi, Miyagawa Morning Market, Okuhida Onsen
High
19.9℃
Low
9.2℃
- Precip.
- 155.5mm
- Sunshine
- 129h
- Sunset
- 17:17
The autumn Takayama Festival on October 9–10. Mornings around 9°C
Gero Onsen→
Station: HagiwaraGero Onsen, Hida River, Gassho Village
High
20.7℃
Low
10.7℃
- Precip.
- 198.8mm
- Sunshine
- 151h
- Sunset
- 17:17
Highs around 21°C, mornings around 11°C. The hot springs become wonderfully soothing
Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route→
Station: ToyamaToyama, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Dam, Unazuki Onsen
High
21.6℃
Low
13.1℃
- Precip.
- 171.9mm
- Sunshine
- 143h
- Sunset
- 17:16
Highs around 22°C in Toyama City. Autumn leaves around Kurobe Dam usually peak in mid-October
Matsumoto / Kamikochi→
Station: MatsumotoMatsumoto, Matsumoto Castle, Kamikochi, Norikura Highlands
High
19.8℃
Low
9.2℃
- Precip.
- 128.3mm
- Sunshine
- 161h
- Sunset
- 17:14
Highs around 20°C in Matsumoto, mornings around 9°C. Kamikochi gets even colder
Hakuba→
Station: HakubaHakuba, Happo-one, Tsugaike Kogen, Hakuba Goryu
High
17.7℃
Low
7.4℃
- Precip.
- 136.5mm
- Sunshine
- 129h
- Sunset
- 17:14
Highs around 18°C, mornings around 7°C. Bring a heavy jacket
Nagano / Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen→
Station: NaganoNagano, Zenkoji, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shibu Onsen, Shiga Kogen
High
19.7℃
Low
10.3℃
- Precip.
- 100.3mm
- Sunshine
- 152h
- Sunset
- 17:12
Highs around 20°C, mornings around 10°C. Time for a leisurely stroll around the hot spring towns
Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome)→
Station: NagisoTsumago-juku, Magome-juku, Narai-juku
High
20.0℃
Low
9.5℃
- Precip.
- 186.2mm
- Sunshine
- 155h
- Sunset
- 17:16
Highs around 20°C. A good season for strolling the post towns
What to Wear
What to Wear in Chubu & Hokuriku in October
Tops
Long-sleeved shirts or knit tops
Outerwear
A light jacket in Nagoya; a fleece or heavy jacket in the highlands
Bottoms
Long pants
Shoes
Comfortable sneakers
Accessories
Folding umbrella and a light stole or wrap
The morning and evening chill differs greatly between Nagoya and the highlands. Bring one extra layer for the Takayama Festival's evening festivities and for mornings and evenings in the highlands.
Good to Know
Good to Know
Accommodation fills up around the Takayama Festival
Around the autumn Takayama Festival on October 9–10, Takayama's accommodation fills up well in advance. Book early.
Autumn leaf timing varies with altitude
On Tateyama and Kurobe, the autumn colors progress from the highest ground down: from Murodo to Midagahara, Kurobe Dam and Bijodaira. Choose your timing to match where you're going.
Big temperature swings between day and night
Even if days are warm, mornings and evenings in the highlands get cold fast. Layers that are easy to take on and off are recommended.
Typhoons can still come
Typhoons sometimes approach in early October. Check service updates for mountain routes and highway buses.
Events
October Events & Highlights
The ornate festival floats are lined up together and karakuri mechanical puppet performances are offered. On the night of the 9th, there's also an evening festival in which lantern-lit floats parade through town.
Read the guide：Autumn Takayama Festival (Hachiman Matsuri) →Tours & tickets for this eventPR
- PRKlookShirakawa-go & Gokayama World Heritage Day Bus Tour from TakayamaA day tour to the gassho-zukuri villages of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go, departing from and returning to Takayama Nohi Bus CenterView on Klook
- PRKlookShirakawa-go & Takayama Old Town Day Tour from Nagoya (Optional Hida Beef Lunch)A day tour strolling Takayama’s old town and visiting Shirakawa-go. Hida beef lunch option availableView on Klook
The highlight is the Procession of Local Heroes, with participants dressed as the three great unifiers: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Read the guide：Nagoya Festival →Autumn Leaves on Tateyama and Kurobe
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine RouteUsually early to late OctoberThe autumn colors descend the mountain: Midagahara and Kurobedaira in early October, around Kurobe Dam in mid-October, and around Bijodaira in late October.
Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Nagoya in October?＋
On average, the high is 23.3°C and the low is 14.8°C. A single long-sleeved layer works during the day, with a light jacket for mornings and evenings.
Q. When is the autumn Takayama Festival?＋
It's held every year on October 9 and 10 around Sakurayama Hachimangu.
Q. What should I wear in Takayama in October?＋
Takayama's average high is 19.9°C and its low 9.2°C. Mornings and evenings are cold, so bring a fleece or heavy jacket.
Plan Your Trip
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Other Months
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather in Other Months
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperatures are from a representative station in each area; actual weather varies from year to year.