Climate guide for Hokkaido, Japan

Hokkaido in October

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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October · Japan

Best time to visit Hokkaido in OctoberWeather, crowds & prices

October score

6.9/10

Ranked #3 of 12 months

Full year for Hokkaido
Avg temp
12°C
Rainfall
65 mm
Humidity
76%
Sunny days
13
Crowd Density
Moderate Crowds
Average Expenses
$$ · Moderate Cost ($$)

October in Hokkaido scores 6.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 12°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 13 sunny days this month.

Hokkaido is Japan's wild north—Sapporo snow festivals, lavender fields of Furano, and hot-spring towns after powder days. Best window: late spring through early autumn.

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