Takayama Weather in October

Season: autumn
Overview: slightly chilly, decrease of temperature & rainfall
Although the daytime is still warm at most time in Takayama in October, it turns to cooler and cooler gradually. In early October, the temperature can reach nearly 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in recent years, which is also the highest in the month. Later, the temperature drops at an average of 19 or 20℃ (66.2 or 68℉), while the lowest temperature is about 6℃ (42.8℉) or even lower. In colder years, it can be as low as 0℃ (32℉) or so at night.

The rainfall decreases a lot in contrast to September, but it is none the less rainy in October. There would be about 10 days going with a rain shower, thus rain gear is also crucial. In the meanwhile, the color of leaves is changing, and it reaches the peak time of fall foliage viewing at the end of this month. By then, a peak time of travelling arrives.

Takayama Street

Averages of Takayama Weather in October

Temperature: 9-19℃ (48.2-66.2℉)
Precipitation: 133mm
Rainy Days: 10 days
Sunrise: 05:46-06:13
Sunset: 16:58-17:37
Daylight hours: 11h 10min
Sunshine hours: 6h 4min

Is October Already Cold in Takayama? Can I See Snow There in October?

It is not cold in Takayama in October. On first days, it may be a little hot during the daytime. But it becomes cool at night, especially when it comes to late October. It doesn’t snow in October, but the first snow will come soon, in the next month.

What to Wear in Takayama in October?

For Takayama climate in early October, visitors can wear long-sleeve clothes like shirt or hoodie. Meanwhile, sweatpants or thick jeans are great, and a thin down vest or jacket is needed if you plan to hike into mountains.

As it becomes cooler and cooler, thicker clothes should be put on. You may add a warmer outwear like outdoor jacket or windbreaker, especially when it is raining or night falls.

Hiking boots are optimal. Besides, an umbrella or a rain coat can also be taken in case.

What to Do in Takayama in October?

Travel Recommendation:

October is one of the best time to visit Takayama, in particular, during the Takayama Autumn Festival and when leaves turn red. The ancient street Sanmachi Suji and preserved ancient government office Takayama Jinya are always the highlights.

1. Takayama Autumn Festival

Takayma Autumn Festival is one of the two grandest festivals in the city, attracting a vast crowd of visitors. On October 9th and 10th, Takayama Autumn Festival, aka Hachiman Matsuri as being held at Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, offers you a chance to experience the Japanese aesthetics and culture. The old local floats and the float parades are the most fascinating highlight during these two days. It’s exciting to witness the tower-like floats, which seem like small ancient houses at local. When these floats are hung over with lanterns at night, the festival procession is also lively. Furthermore, a marionette is placed on a few floats. The marionette performance at Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine brings you into the world of Noh drama.

Tips: If the weather is awfully bad, like it is heavily raining, the activities might be temporarily canceled.

Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine

2. Enjoy Fall Foliage in Late October

In the second half of October, many mountainous places in Takayama usher the best time of admiring fall foliage. The best place to see red leaves is the Mt. Hotaka throughout October. On Mt. Hotaka, Shin-Hotaka Ropeway is popular to get a panoramic view of the autumn leaves all over the mountain. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery on the cable carriage, which is breathtaking and different from viewing on the ground.

Autumn Leaves on Mountains

See More:

Japan Fall Foliage Forecast

3. Hiking Adventure around Takayama

Since mid-October, fall foliage show its beauty to trekkers in Takayama. When you are hiking in the mountains such as the famous destination Kamikochi, colorful autumn leaves are blanketing the mountain, which is a stunning spectacular scenery to see.

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