Tokyo · October
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 70°F, dipping to 57°F at night. Humidity averages 78% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
70° / 57°F
Humidity
78%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
14 mph
What October feels like in Tokyo
Sunrise
05:48
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:05
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Tokyo in October
The kit for October in Tokyo: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-10° avg high
-4 rain days
Tokyo in September →
October
70°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+8° avg high
+3 rain days
Tokyo in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Tokyo in October?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Tokyo in October?+
Average high 70°F, average low 57°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Tokyo?+
Compared to September (avg high 80°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 62°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Tokyo in October?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in October, on average.