AI-generatedObama at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,700 h
- Rain a year
- 1,910 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Obama
Obama 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 8 °C. With around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year, Obama is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Obama
The best time to visit Obama is from July to September. In August and September, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 27.4 °C in August, but rain or cool air gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is July with 243 mm of precipitation.
Obama through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Obama in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 12–23 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Obama in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 26–32 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Obama in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Obama in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–11 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July – September
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:0217:23
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 05:46–06:36 · evening 16:49–17:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:36–05:46 · evening 17:39–17:49
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 Obama compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 21°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 13° |
| Sea | 24° | 21° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Obama in October?
In October, Obama is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 173 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Obama.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min06:02 – 17:23
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %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+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %47 %
- Seaweight 25 %79 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %34 %
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 Obama
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Obama: score 73 against 48. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 24° |
| Sea | 22.5° | 27.4° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 173 mm | 173 mm |
| Muggy days | 3better | 30 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Obama month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
1January8° · Sea 13° · 3.4 h
In January, Obama is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 126 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Obama.
Obama in January4February8° · Sea 12° · 3.6 h
In February, Obama is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 105 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Obama.
Obama in February8March12° · Sea 12° · 4.5 h
In March, Obama is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 141 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Obama.
Obama in March16April18° · Sea 14° · 5.7 h
In April, Obama is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 143 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Obama.
Obama in April38May23° · Sea 17° · 6.1 h
In May, Obama is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 171 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Obama.
Obama in May59June26° · Sea 21° · 4.7 h
In June, Obama is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 195 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Obama.
Obama in June68July30° · Sea 25° · 5.1 h
In July, Obama is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 243 mm. On about 17 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 Obama.
Obama in July73August32° · Sea 27° · 6.4 h
In August, Obama is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 173 mm. On about 23 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 Obama.
Obama in August70September27° · Sea 26° · 4.7 h
In September, Obama is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 207 mm. On about 6 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 Obama.
Obama in September48October22° · Sea 23° · 4.5 h
In October, Obama is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 173 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Obama.
Obama in October17November16° · Sea 19° · 3.8 h
In November, Obama is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 113 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Obama.
Obama in November1December11° · Sea 16° · 3.3 h
In December, Obama is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 122 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Obama.
Obama in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 32°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Obama
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 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (2°), 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) in 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 96 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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 | 1 | 8° | 3° | 13.3° | 3.4 h | 21 | 126 |
| FebruaryFeb | 4 | 8° | 2° | 11.6° | 3.6 h | 17 | 105 |
| MarchMar | 8 | 12° | 5° | 11.5° | 4.5 h | 16 | 141 |
| AprilApr | 16 | 18° | 9° | 13.6° | 5.7 h | 13 | 143 |
| MayMay | 38 | 23° | 14° | 16.8° | 6.1 h | 13 | 171 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 26° | 19° | 20.9° | 4.7 h | 15 | 195 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 30° | 23° | 24.8° | 5.1 h | 17 | 243 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 32° | 24° | 27.4° | 6.4 h | 14 | 173 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 27° | 21° | 25.9° | 4.7 h | 15 | 207 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 22° | 15° | 22.5° | 4.5 h | 13 | 173 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 16° | 10° | 19.4° | 3.8 h | 14 | 113 |
| DecemberDec | 1 | 11° | 5° | 16.3° | 3.3 h | 18 | 122 |
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
35.50° N, 135.75° E · 3 m · Asia/Tokyo
Sea temperatureUp to 27° in August
Sea temperature in Obama
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.5 – 23.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Obama ranges from 11.5 °C in March to 27.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From October 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 26.3 and 28.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.3° | 12.8° | 14.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 11.6° | 11.0° | 12.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 11.5° | 10.8° | 12.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 13.6° | 12.5° | 14.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.8° | 16.2° | 17.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.9° | 20.1° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.8° | 23.5° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.4° | 26.3° | 28.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.9° | 24.6° | 27.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.5° | 21.5° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.4° | 18.9° | 19.7° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.3° | 15.8° | 16.8° | cold |
Sunshine1,700 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Obama
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 4.5 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Obama, 39 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain1,910 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Obama: 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, Obama has about 13 rainy days with 173 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 11 in June
UV index in Obama
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a 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 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 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 & cloudsWindiest in January: 22 km/h
Wind and clouds in Obama
How breezy and how cloudy Obama 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 Obama typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Dec – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Obama: variable cloud, with about 4.5 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 & humidity49 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Obama
How often the day gets hot in Obama (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, Obama has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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
SnowChance of snow up to 51% in January
Snow in Obama
When Obama 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 Obama.
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.
Planning a trip to Obama
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Obama 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.
Obama has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 1).
- 14
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 1
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 19 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 55 min
- Distance
- 9,450 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.
Good to know: Japan
- Currency
- Japanese Yen (JPY)
- Language
- Japanese
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 100 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +81
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 100 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Obama 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.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- 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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Obama vs Tsuruga
In October the holiday weather in Obama and Tsuruga is about equally good (score 48 vs 48). During the day it is about as warm in Tsuruga as in Obama. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Obama | Tsuruga |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Obama ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 6Kobe24°23°75
- 7Kashihara23°75
- 8Nagoya24°75
- 29ObamaThis page22°23°48
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Frequently asked questions about Obama
When is the best time to visit Obama?
The best time to visit Obama is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Obama?
The sea temperature in Obama ranges from 11.5 °C in March to 27.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Obama in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Obama?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Obama?
The wettest month is July with 243 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 105 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Obama get?
Obama gets around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Obama in?
Obama is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Obama?
A nonstop flight from London to Obama takes about 11 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,450 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Obama?
Obama 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 Obama?
Obama has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 1). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 14, May half-term 42, summer holidays 71, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 1.