Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Hikone, Japan in October
Weather score43Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 116mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
116mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
43
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 116mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 22°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Hikone, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October21°C average high
October is close to Hikone's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October116mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Hikone's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, August, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October4.9 hours average sun
October sits close to Hikone's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October22°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October43 weather score
October sits close to Hikone's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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