01Weather
Tokyo weather in October
Afternoons in October average 22.1 °C (72 °F) and nights cool to 15.5 °C (60 °F). The month brings about 217 mm (8.6 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days. Compared with September it is 6.2 °C cooler; November is 4.7 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical October | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 28 °C / 82 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 17 °C / 62 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 11 °C / 52 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.7 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 34 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest October day 2016–2025 | 32.3 °C / 8.3 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October | 05:36 | 17:25 | 11.8 h |
| 15 October | 05:47 | 17:05 | 11.3 h |
| 31 October | 06:02 | 16:46 | 10.7 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 66 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Tokyo), including the clock change on the last Sunday of October.
03Crowds
How busy Tokyo is in October
busy The main sights are busy in October. What drives it:
- best weather of the year
- Tokyo International Film Festival
- Halloween in Shibuya
04Public holidays
Public holidays in October 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2027 | Sports Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Tokyo in October
Every year in October
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo International Film Festival | late October to early November | culture |
07Packing
What to pack for Tokyo in October
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
October is often called the best month: warm days around 22 °C, cool nights, low humidity and clear skies, with the Tokyo International Film Festival in the second half and Halloween crowds in Shibuya on the last weekend, when the ward now restricts street drinking and asks visitors to stay away from the crossing. Sports Day on the second Monday is a public holiday. Typhoons remain possible in the first half.
The autumn leaves have not yet begun in the city, so October is calmer than November, with hotel rates climbing but still below the foliage peak. Rain falls on about nine days, mostly in the first half. The Tokyo Ramen Festival and the Kanda Used Book Festival fill the end of the month, and the Tokyo Motor Show in odd years draws crowds to Big Sight. For the colours at their peak, come in the second half of November.
09Compare
Tokyo month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 °C | 2 °C | 4 | – | moderate | Good |
| February | 12 °C | 3 °C | 7 | – | quiet | Good |
| March | 16 °C | 7 °C | 9 | – | busy | Mixed |
| April | 20 °C | 11 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| May | 24 °C | 16 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 27 °C | 20 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| July | 31 °C | 24 °C | 12 | – | busy | Mixed |
| August | 32 °C | 25 °C | 8 | – | busy | Good |
| September | 28 °C | 22 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| October | 22 °C | 16 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| November | 17 °C | 10 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| December | 12 °C | 4 °C | 6 | – | busy | Good |
Not sure about October? See the best time to visit Tokyo.
10Elsewhere
October in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto in October | 24 °C | 8 |
| Seoul in October | 20 °C | – |
| Shanghai in October | 24 °C | 8 |
| Beijing in October | 20 °C | 5 |
| Bangkok in October | 33 °C | 22 |
| Singapore in October | 32 °C | 12 |
11FAQ
Tokyo in October: your questions
Is October a good time to visit Tokyo?
October is a good month to visit Tokyo. Daytime highs average 22 °C (72 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Tokyo in October?
Expect mild days around 22 °C (72 °F) and nights near 16 °C (60 °F). One October in ten brings afternoons above 28 °C, and one in ten stays below 17 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in October?
October brings about 217 mm (8.6 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Tokyo standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 34 percent.
What should I wear in Tokyo in October?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three.
Is Tokyo crowded in October?
The main sights are busy in October. Main drivers: best weather of the year; Tokyo International Film Festival; Halloween in Shibuya.
What time does it get dark in Tokyo in October?
Around the middle of October the sun sets at about 17:05 and rises at 05:47, giving 11.3 hours of daylight.