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Tokyo Weather in October: What to Wear & Expect

In October, Tokyo's summer heat finally eases and the weather becomes comfortable. Central Tokyo's high is 22.0°C, with mornings around 15°C. Early October is rainy with autumn rain and typhoons, but clear autumn days increase from mid-month. The autumn colors start at high-elevation Oku-Nikko and peak on Nikko's Irohazaka road in mid to late October. Central Tokyo's autumn leaves are still a while off.

Tokyo high
22.0℃
Tokyo low
14.8℃
Tokyo rainfall
234.8mm
Tokyo sunset
17:07
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Overview

Tokyo in October: Key Points

  • ✓Central Tokyo's high is 22.0°C, with mornings around 15°C. A single long-sleeved layer is comfortable
  • ✓Rainy in early October, with more clear autumn days from mid-month
  • ✓Autumn leaves peak in Oku-Nikko in early October and on the Irohazaka road in mid to late October
  • ✓Karuizawa and Kusatsu mornings are around 6°C. You'll need a coat
By Area

October Weather by Area

Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for October 15.

Central Tokyo→

Station: Tokyo

Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa, Ginza

High
22.0℃
Low
14.8℃
Precip.
234.8mm
Sunshine
129h
Sunset
17:07

Comfortable autumn weather. The city buzzes with Halloween at month's end

Yokohama→

Station: Yokohama

Minato Mirai, Chinatown, Red Brick Warehouse

High
22.0℃
Low
15.7℃
Precip.
240.4mm
Sunshine
137h
Sunset
17:08

Highs around 22°C. Just the right season for harbor walks

Kamakura & Enoshima→

Station: Tsujido

Kamakura, Enoshima, Shonan

High
22.7℃
Low
15.3℃
Precip.
191.1mm
Sunshine
144h
Sunset
17:08

More clear autumn days; you may see Mt. Fuji from Enoshima

Hakone→

Station: Gotemba

Hakone-Yumoto, Gora, Lake Ashi, Owakudani

High
20.3℃
Low
11.6℃
Precip.
315.2mm
Sunshine
130h
Sunset
17:10

Highs around 20°C. Silver grass at Sengokuhara is at its best from late October

Fuji Five Lakes→

Station: Kawaguchiko

Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, Oshino Hakkai

High
18.3℃
Low
8.7℃
Precip.
230mm
Sunshine
134h
Sunset
17:11

Mornings around 9°C. Lakeside trees start to turn color late in the month

Nikko→

Station: Oku-Nikko

Nikko, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, Kinugawa Onsen

High
13.7℃
Low
5.7℃
Precip.
240.9mm
Sunshine
123h
Sunset
17:07

Autumn leaves peak in Oku-Nikko in early October and on the Irohazaka road in mid to late October

Karuizawa→

Station: Karuizawa

Karuizawa, Kyu-Karuizawa, Shiraito Falls

High
16.2℃
Low
6.3℃
Precip.
151.1mm
Sunshine
140h
Sunset
17:11

Mornings around 6°C. Autumn leaves peak late in the month

Kusatsu Onsen→

Station: Kusatsu

Kusatsu, Yubatake, Sainokawara

High
14.5℃
Low
6.0℃
Precip.
162.5mm
Sunshine
133h
Sunset
17:11

Mornings around 6°C. The surrounding mountains turn color in mid to late October

Izu→

Station: Ajiro

Atami, Ito, Jogasaki Coast

High
21.8℃
Low
16.1℃
Precip.
237.3mm
Sunshine
126h
Sunset
17:10

Highs around 22°C. Perfect for a coastal drive under clear autumn skies

What to Wear

What to Wear in Tokyo in October

Tops
Long-sleeved shirt or T-shirt; some early-October days are short-sleeve weather
Outerwear
Light jacket or cardigan
Bottoms
Long pants
Shoes
Comfortable walking shoes like sneakers
Accessories
Folding umbrella; a stole and gloves if you're heading to the mountains for autumn leaves

In Oku-Nikko, Karuizawa and Kusatsu, mornings and evenings drop to about 5–6°C. Bring a light down jacket for leaf-peeping.

Good to Know

Good to Know

Autumn leaves start in the mountains

The colors start at higher elevations. In October, head to Oku-Nikko, the Irohazaka road or Karuizawa; in November, Hakone or Lake Kawaguchi; and from late November, central Tokyo.

Traffic jams on the Irohazaka road

On weekends during autumn leaf season, Nikko's Irohazaka road gets badly congested. We recommend setting out early in the morning or going on a weekday.

Watch for typhoons in early October

Typhoons may still approach until early October. Check the forecast before your trip.

Halloween in Shibuya

Around October 31, Shibuya gets extremely crowded, and restrictions such as bans on drinking in the street may be in place.

Events

October Events & Highlights

Nikko's Autumn Leaves

Nikko (Oku-Nikko & Irohazaka)Usually early to late October

Lake Chuzenji, Ryuzu Falls and the Irohazaka road turn red and yellow. Kegon Falls framed by autumn leaves is another favorite.

Sengokuhara Silver Grass

HakoneUsually late September to early November

A vast meadow of silver grass glows gold in the autumn sunlight.

Atami Fireworks Festival

IzuFebruary–December

A fireworks show over the sea that began in 1952 and is held more than ten times a year in Atami Bay. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the bowl-shaped bay makes the sound echo, giving it the impact of a stadium. Shows are held in spring, summer, autumn, and winter, with about 5,000 shells launched in summer and about 3,000 in other seasons.

Read the guide：Atami Fireworks Festival →

Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.

Recommended Tours & Activities in OctoberPR
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FAQ

FAQ

Q. What's the temperature in Tokyo in October?＋

On average, the high is 22.0°C and the low is 14.8°C — comfortable long-sleeve weather.

Q. Can you see autumn leaves in October?＋

Central Tokyo's autumn leaves haven't turned yet, but they peak in Oku-Nikko in early October, on the Irohazaka road in mid to late October, and in Karuizawa around late October.

Q. Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in October?＋

Average rainfall for the month is about 235 mm, the highest of the year, and early October in particular is prone to autumn rain and typhoons. Sunny days increase from mid-month.

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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.

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