Hakodate weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Hakodate in October?
In October, Hakodate is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °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 111 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hakodate.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 70 | 59 | 18 |
| Day | 22° | 16° | 9° |
| Night | 17° | 11° | 4° |
| Sea | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Sun | 5 h | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rain days | 12 | 12 | 12 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min05:48 – 16:58
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %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 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %
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
Hakodate in October: quick answers
Is Hakodate hot in October?
No. In October, Hakodate is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C and nights drop to about 11 °C.
Can you swim in Hakodate in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from August to September.
Does it rain much in Hakodate in October?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 111 mm in total.
Hakodate month by month
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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