AI-generatedAomori at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 23.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,590 h
- Rain a year
- 1,165 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Aomori
Aomori has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year, Aomori is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
05:4716:58
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:30–06:24 · evening 16:21–17:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:19–05:30 · evening 17:15–17:26
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Aomori in October?
In October, Aomori is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Aomori.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min05:47 – 16:58
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9Asia/Tokyo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %87 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Aomori
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.4 – 20.8 °C
Swimming season: Aug – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Aomori ranges from 7.6 °C in March to 23.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to September.
From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 21.5 and 24.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.1° | 7.9° | 11.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.3° | 6.1° | 10.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.6° | 5.9° | 9.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.2° | 7.2° | 9.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.1° | 9.8° | 12.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.5° | 14.2° | 17.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 19.7° | 18.5° | 21.4° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 23.2° | 21.5° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.7° | 20.9° | 24.6° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.4° | 18.4° | 20.8° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 15.4° | 14.5° | 16.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 12.4° | 11.6° | 13.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Aomori
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Aomori, 42 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Aomori
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Aomori: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Aomori has about 12 rainy days with 107 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Aomori
How breezy and how cloudy Aomori is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Aomori typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Nov – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Aomori: variable cloud, with about 4.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Aomori
How often the day gets hot in Aomori (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Aomori has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Aomori
When Aomori is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Aomori.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Aomori
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 62 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 0° | −6° | 10.1° | 1.6 h | 14 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 1° | −5° | 8.3° | 2.6 h | 13 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 11 | 5° | −3° | 7.6° | 4.1 h | 15 | 81 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 13° | 3° | 8.2° | 6.0 h | 12 | 75 |
| MayMay | 76 | 19° | 8° | 11.1° | 6.5 h | 12 | 89 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 23° | 14° | 15.5° | 6.0 h | 10 | 89 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 26° | 19° | 19.7° | 5.2 h | 13 | 130 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 27° | 20° | 23.2° | 5.7 h | 14 | 164 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 23° | 16° | 22.7° | 5.4 h | 12 | 130 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 17° | 9° | 19.4° | 4.7 h | 12 | 107 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 10° | 3° | 15.4° | 2.8 h | 15 | 92 |
| DecemberDec | 4 | 3° | −3° | 12.4° | 1.6 h | 16 | 86 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
40.82° N, 140.73° E · 7 m · Asia/Tokyo
Best time to visit Aomori
The best time to visit Aomori is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to March; the wettest month is August with 164 mm.
Aomori through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aomori in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 5–19 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Aomori in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–27 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Aomori in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Aomori in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–3 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aomori for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Aomori
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Aomori: score 77 against 62. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in June. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 62 | 77better |
| Day high | 17° | 23° |
| Night low | 9° | 14° |
| Sea | 19.4° | 15.5° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 107 mm | 89 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 4 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug, Oct – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Aomori month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January0° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In January, Aomori is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 65 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aomori.
Aomori in January11February1° · Sea 8° · 3 h
In February, Aomori is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 56 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aomori.
Aomori in February11March5° · Sea 8° · 4 h
In March, Aomori is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 81 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aomori.
Aomori in March47April13° · Sea 8° · 6 h
In April, Aomori is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Aomori.
Aomori in April76May19° · Sea 11° · 7 h
In May, Aomori is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Aomori.
Aomori in May77June23° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In June, Aomori is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Aomori.
Aomori in June68July26° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In July, Aomori is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 130 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Aomori.
Aomori in July68August27° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In August, Aomori is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 164 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Aomori.
Aomori in August72September23° · Sea 23° · 5 h
In September, Aomori is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 130 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Aomori.
Aomori in September62October17° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In October, Aomori is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Aomori.
Aomori in October15November10° · Sea 15° · 3 h
In November, Aomori is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 92 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aomori.
Aomori in November4December3° · Sea 12° · 2 h
In December, Aomori is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 16 days, totalling 86 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aomori.
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Aomori vs. Hakodate
In October the holiday weather in Aomori and Hakodate is about equally good (score 62 vs. 59). During the day Hakodate is 1 °C cooler than Aomori. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Aomori | Hakodate |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 62 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 16° |
| Sea | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Aomori ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hiroshima22°23°81
- 2Fukuoka22°23°81
- 3Nagasaki23°24°81
- 4Kumamoto23°23°80
- 5Kitakyūshū22°23°79
- 6Okayama22°24°78
- 7Kagoshima24°26°77
- 8Nagoya22°75
- 24AomoriThis page17°19°62
Planning a trip to Aomori
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Aomori in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Aomori has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,090 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Aomori
When is the best time to visit Aomori?
The best time to visit Aomori is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Aomori?
The sea temperature in Aomori ranges from 7.6 °C in March to 23.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to September.
Can you swim in Aomori in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.4 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from August to September.
What is the warmest month in Aomori?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Aomori?
Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to March; the wettest month is August with 164 mm. The driest month is February with 56 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aomori get?
Aomori gets around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.5 hours a day; in January there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Aomori in?
Aomori uses the time zone Asia/Tokyo, at UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Aomori?
A nonstop flight from London to Aomori takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,090 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Aomori?
Aomori has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 76, Summer holidays 68, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 6.
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