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Japan in October

Excellent time to go

Book koyo (autumn foliage) destinations early; leaves peak late October in the north.

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Daytime high

22°C

72°F

Overnight low

16°C

61°F

Rainfall

235 mm

wet

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in Japan in October

October brings warm weather to Japan, with daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and overnight lows near 16°C (61°F). Skies are typically distinctly rainy, with about 235 mm of rainfall on average. Book koyo (autumn foliage) destinations early; leaves peak late October in the north..

Crowds are manageable in October — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs Late March–April (cherry blossom), October–November, for context.

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