Tokyo in October
October is the quiet triumph of the Tokyo calendar: mild, mostly dry, and busy without ever feeling like April.
Is October a good time to visit Tokyo?
October is one of the busiest months in Tokyo, at about 78/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
What’s on in October
- Autumn travel season begins; hotel rates climb through the month
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Tokyo, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Tokyo.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Tokyo, from our booking partner.
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Affiliate links: if you book through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. It never changes a crowd score or the order of our recommendations.
Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Tokyo?
October is one of the busiest months in Tokyo, at about 78/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
How crowded is Tokyo in October?
Tokyo sits at roughly 78/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 9 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Tokyo in October?
Expect highs around 22°C and lows near 15°C in October, with about 11 wet days across the month.