AI-generatedOkazaki at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,150 h
- Rain a year
- 1,475 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 34 m
Climate in Okazaki
Okazaki 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 10 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Okazaki is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Okazaki
The best time to visit Okazaki is from April to June and from October to November. In October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from October to November. Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 193 mm.
Okazaki through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Okazaki in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–24 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Okazaki in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27–32 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Okazaki in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–29 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Okazaki in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–12 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, October – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
05:5617:18
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 05:40–06:30 · evening 16:44–17:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:31–05:40 · evening 17:34–17:43
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 Okazaki 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 20° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Okazaki in October?
In October, Okazaki is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 166 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Okazaki.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min05:56 – 17:18
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Okazaki
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Okazaki: score 80 against 75. In November, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. November has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 5.6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 166 mm | 84 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Okazaki month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January10° · 5.6 h
In January, Okazaki is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Okazaki.
Okazaki in January49February11° · 6.2 h
In February, Okazaki is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Okazaki.
Okazaki in February61March14° · 6.4 h
In March, Okazaki is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Okazaki.
Okazaki in March79April20° · 6.7 h
In April, Okazaki is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Okazaki.
Okazaki in April78May24° · 6.6 h
In May, Okazaki is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 149 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Okazaki.
Okazaki in May67June27° · 5.0 h
In June, Okazaki is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 177 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Okazaki.
Okazaki in June43July31° · 5.5 h
In July, Okazaki is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 193 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Okazaki.
Okazaki in July40August32° · 6.6 h
In August, Okazaki is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 131 mm in total. 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 so-so month for a holiday in Okazaki.
Okazaki in August59September29° · 5.3 h
In September, Okazaki is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 176 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Okazaki.
Okazaki in September75October23° · 5.4 h
In October, Okazaki is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 166 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Okazaki.
Okazaki in October80November18° · 5.6 h
In November, Okazaki is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Okazaki.
Okazaki in November57December12° · 5.6 h
In December, Okazaki is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Okazaki.
Okazaki in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Okazaki
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 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May 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 107 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 44 | 10° | 3° | 5.6 h | 6 | 53 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 11° | 4° | 6.2 h | 7 | 63 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 14° | 7° | 6.4 h | 10 | 110 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 20° | 11° | 6.7 h | 10 | 119 |
| MayMay | 78 | 24° | 16° | 6.6 h | 11 | 149 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 27° | 20° | 5.0 h | 13 | 177 |
| JulyJul | 43 | 31° | 24° | 5.5 h | 15 | 193 |
| AugustAug | 40 | 32° | 25° | 6.6 h | 13 | 131 |
| SeptemberSep | 59 | 29° | 22° | 5.3 h | 13 | 176 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 23° | 17° | 5.4 h | 10 | 166 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 18° | 11° | 5.6 h | 7 | 84 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 12° | 6° | 5.6 h | 5 | 55 |
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
34.95° N, 137.17° E · 34 m · Asia/Tokyo
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Okazaki
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 5.4 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Okazaki, 47 % 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.
Rain
Rain in Okazaki: 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, Okazaki has about 10 rainy days with 166 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Okazaki
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 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 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 Okazaki
How breezy and how cloudy Okazaki 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 Okazaki typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Okazaki: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 Okazaki
How often the day gets hot in Okazaki (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, Okazaki has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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
Planning a trip to Okazaki
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Okazaki 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.
Okazaki has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 51
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h
- Distance
- 9,550 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
Okazaki 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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Okazaki vs Toyota
In October the holiday weather in Okazaki and Toyota is about equally good (score 75 vs 75). During the day Toyota is 1 °C warmer than Okazaki.
| in October | Okazaki | Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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Japan in October: the best places
In October, Okazaki ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 6Kashihara23°75
- 7Osaka24°75
- 8Yokkaichi23°23°74
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Frequently asked questions about Okazaki
When is the best time to visit Okazaki?
The best time to visit Okazaki is from April to June and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Okazaki?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Okazaki?
Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 193 mm. The driest month is January with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Okazaki get?
Okazaki gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.7 hours a day; in June there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Okazaki in?
Okazaki is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Okazaki?
A nonstop flight from London to Okazaki takes about 12 h, for a straight-line distance of about 9,550 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Okazaki?
Okazaki 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 Okazaki?
Okazaki has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 76, summer holidays 41, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 51.