Tokyo in October
The best month of the year
The short answer
October is the best month to visit Tokyo.
Perfect walking weather, early autumn colour and the whole city functioning normally.
9/10 overall16–23°CModerate crowds¥¥¥ (Moderate-High)
Weather10/10
Crowds7/10
Prices6/10
Events8/10
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–23°C
- The most reliable weather Tokyo gets — dry, clear, mild
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Busier than summer but far from spring's peak
- Prices
- ¥¥¥ (Moderate-High)
- Moderate-high; book six to eight weeks out
+Dry, clear, mild days with comfortable evenings and manageable crowds.
–Autumn demand means the best hotels book out early.
My tip for October
Book hotels well ahead — October is the one month that fills quietly.
- City walking
- Rooftops
- Day trips
- Food
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Tokyo, 1st for weather, 4th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Dry, clear, mild days with comfortable evenings and manageable crowds.
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