October in Tokyo averages highs of 22 °C (71 °F) and lows of 14 °C (57 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 11 h 13 min of daylight.
October weather in Tokyo at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit Tokyo?
Mixed weather: comfortably warm and wet. October is usually high season in Tokyo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in October 2026
- Mon 12 Oct: Sports Day (スポーツの日) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Tokyo in October
With frequent rain in October, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- teamLab Planets or Borderless — timed tickets indoors
- Tsukiji Outer Market — breakfast indoors
- Senso-ji and Asakusa — early morning outdoors
- Shibuya Crossing and Shibuya Sky — dusk outdoors
- Meiji Shrine and Harajuku outdoors
- Shinjuku Gyoen — gardens, great in blossom season outdoors
Where to stay: Shinjuku or Shibuya for energy and trains; Asakusa for old Tokyo and value; Ginza for upmarket.
What to pack for Tokyo in October
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 14 °C (57 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Tokyo costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–130 | €160–330 |
Excluding flights. October is usually high season in Tokyo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 22° / 13° | 10 | Good time to go |
| Bangkok | 31° / 24° | 19 | Tough month |
| Singapore | 30° / 24° | 24 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit Tokyo?
By the numbers, October is a mixed month: comfortably warm and wet, with average highs of 22 °C (71 °F) and about 10 rainy days. October is usually high season in Tokyo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are April, May.
How warm is Tokyo in October?
Average highs are 22 °C (71 °F) and lows 14 °C (57 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in October?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 193 mm in total. It is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tokyo.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.