Month guide · Tokyo · Japan
Tokyo in October
What October is really like in Tokyo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Kakidai, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Tokyo. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Comfortable, often clear days as the humidity breaks; one of the best months for walking.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Tokyo: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with September (27°C (81°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:48
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:06
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Autumn (September–November). Heat and typhoon risk in September give way to clear, comfortable October days and autumn leaves in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Tokyo International Film Festival (usually late October to early November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Shibuya
Shibuya Crossing
When the lights change at Shibuya's scramble crossing, pedestrians pour across from every direction at once, in their thousands at busy times.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Oshiage
Tokyo Skytree
Pay for the upper deck only if the sky is clear; on hazy days the lower deck is enough.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- Iconic
- After dark
Landmark · Shiba
Tokyo Tower
The orange-and-white Tokyo Tower, completed in 1958 and inspired by the Eiffel Tower, stands 333 metres high beside Zojo-ji temple.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
Viewpoint · Shibuya
Shibuya Sky
Book the sunset slot weeks ahead; clear winter days give the best chance of seeing Mount Fuji.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Photo spot
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tokyo.
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 15°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Tokyo?
It is one of the best months to visit Tokyo. Comfortable, often clear days as the humidity breaks; one of the best months for walking.
+How warm is Tokyo in October?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in October?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.