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Beppu weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Beppu at a glance

Best time
Jul – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 32°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.4°
Sunshine a year
1,990 h
Rain a year
1,593 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+9
Elevation
22 m

Climate in Beppu

Beppu has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 1,990 hours of sunshine a year, Beppu is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Beppu

The best time to visit Beppu is from July to October. In August, September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from October to November. The wettest month is June with 268 mm of precipitation.

Beppu through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Beppu in spring

Mar – May

34

Poor

  • 15–24 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Beppu in summer

Jun – Aug

67

Good

  • 27–32 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 47 rainy days in all

Beppu in autumn

Sep – Nov

59

Fair

  • 18–28 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Beppu in winter

Dec – Feb

23

Poor

  • 11–13 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 5.0 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Oct

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – May, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jun

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Beppu for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

69

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: July – October

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 23°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

06:1717:42

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:02–06:51 · evening 17:09–17:57
Blue hour
Morning 05:52–06:02 · evening 17:57–18:07

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.

October in Beppu compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 22°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°21°
Night-time low18°12°
Sea24°22°
Daylight11.9 h10.9 h

What is the weather like in Beppu in October?

In October, Beppu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Beppu.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 25 min06:17 – 17:42
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
51 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+9offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %73 %
  • Seaweight 25 %86 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %71 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Beppu

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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September has the better holiday weather in Beppu: score 74 against 69. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in September. September has 5 more rainy days.

October vs September, Beppu
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score6974better
Daytime high23°28°
Night-time low15°21°
Sea23.0°25.2°
Sunshine5.3 h5.0 h
Rainy days8better13
Rainfall123 mmbetter184 mm
Muggy days6better24

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Beppu month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

22January11° · Sea 15° · 4.8 h

In January, Beppu is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Beppu.

Beppu in January
21February12° · Sea 14° · 5.3 h

In February, Beppu is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Beppu.

Beppu in February
19March15° · Sea 14° · 5.6 h

In March, Beppu is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Beppu.

Beppu in March
27April20° · Sea 15° · 6.3 h

In April, Beppu is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Beppu.

Beppu in April
55May24° · Sea 18° · 6.3 h

In May, Beppu is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 148 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Beppu.

Beppu in May
59June27° · Sea 21° · 4.5 h

In June, Beppu is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 268 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Beppu.

Beppu in June
71July31° · Sea 24° · 5.8 h

In July, Beppu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 227 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Beppu.

Beppu in July
70August32° · Sea 26° · 6.5 h

In August, Beppu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 178 mm. On about 27 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 Beppu.

Beppu in August
74September28° · Sea 25° · 5.0 h

In September, Beppu is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 184 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Beppu.

Beppu in September
69October23° · Sea 23° · 5.3 h

In October, Beppu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Beppu.

Beppu in October
34November18° · Sea 21° · 4.9 h

In November, Beppu is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Beppu.

Beppu in November
26December13° · Sea 18° · 4.9 h

In December, Beppu is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Beppu.

Beppu in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Beppu

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 116 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 23°Night 15°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2211°3°15.2°4.8 h754
FebruaryFeb2112°3°13.7°5.3 h971
MarchMar1915°6°13.7°5.6 h1198
AprilApr2720°10°15.2°6.3 h10115
MayMay5524°15°17.8°6.3 h11148
JuneJun5927°19°21.1°4.5 h15268
JulyJul7131°24°24.3°5.8 h17227
AugustAug7032°24°26.4°6.5 h15178
SeptemberSep7428°21°25.2°5.0 h13184
OctoberOct6923°15°23.0°5.3 h8123
NovemberNov3418°10°20.5°4.9 h775
DecemberDec2613°5°17.8°4.9 h654

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

33.28° N, 131.50° E · 22 m · Asia/Tokyo

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Beppu

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October23.0°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 22.4 – 23.6 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 23.0°8 in 10 years 22.4° – 23.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Beppu ranges from 13.7 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

From November to February 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 25.7 and 27.1 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.2°13.8°17.0°cold
FebruaryFeb13.7°12.3°15.7°cold
MarchMar13.7°12.0°15.9°cold
AprilApr15.2°14.0°16.9°cold
MayMay17.8°16.8°18.9°fresh
JuneJun21.1°20.4°21.9°refreshing
JulyJul24.3°23.1°25.4°pleasant
AugustAug26.4°25.7°27.1°warm
SeptemberSep25.2°24.1°26.4°pleasant
OctoberOct23.0°22.4°23.6°pleasant
NovemberNov20.5°20.0°21.1°refreshing
DecemberDec17.8°17.1°18.4°fresh
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Beppu

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,990 hours
Sunniest month
Aug · 6.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 4.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.3 hDaylight 11.4 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Beppu, 46 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Beppu: 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.

Per year
1,593 mm on 128 days
Wettest month
Jun · 268 mm
Driest month
Dec · 54 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 123 mm

In October, Beppu has about 8 rainy days with 123 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Beppu

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 25 min
Fair skin
about 30 min
Light brown skin
about 40 min
Olive skin
about 55 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Beppu

How breezy and how cloudy Beppu 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.

Year average
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Beppu typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
61 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Oct · 51 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 79 %
OctoberCloud cover 51 %Sunshine 5.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Beppu: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Beppu

How often the day gets hot in Beppu (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
60 days
Hottest month
Aug · 32 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 23 °C

In October, Beppu has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

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

Planning a trip to Beppu

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Beppu 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.

Beppu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    25

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    56

    Fair

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    70

    GoodBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    69

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    24

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 11 h 55 min
Distance
9,490 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.

Storm season

Beppu lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. December

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

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Beppu vs Ōita

In October the holiday weather in Beppu and Ōita is about equally good (score 69 vs 72). During the day Ōita is 1 °C warmer than Beppu. The sea is about equally warm.

Beppu vs Ōita, in October
in OctoberBeppuŌita
Holiday weather score6972
Daytime high23°24°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJul – OctApr – May, Oct – Nov

Through the year

OctoberBeppu 23°Ōita 24°
BeppuŌita
Go to Ōita
Ranking

Japan in October: the best places

In October, Beppu ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Sasebo24°24°82
  2. 2Fukuoka24°23°81
  3. 3Kure23°23°81
  4. 4Hiroshima24°23°81
  5. 5Nagasaki24°24°81
  6. 6Shimonoseki24°23°80
  7. 7Kumamoto24°23°80
  8. 8Yamaguchi23°80
  9. 28BeppuThis page23°23°69
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Frequently asked questions about Beppu

When is the best time to visit Beppu?

The best time to visit Beppu is from July to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Beppu?

The sea temperature in Beppu ranges from 13.7 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

Can you swim in Beppu in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Beppu?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Beppu?

The wettest month is June with 268 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 54 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Beppu get?

Beppu gets around 1,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.5 hours a day; in June there are 4.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Beppu in?

Beppu is on UTC+9 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Beppu?

A nonstop flight from London to Beppu takes about 11 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,490 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Beppu?

Beppu lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

Which school holidays are best for Beppu?

Beppu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 56, summer holidays 70, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 24.