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Tahara weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Tahara at a glance

Best time
Jun – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 32°
Warmest sea
Aug · 27.1°
Sunshine a year
2,150 h
Rain a year
1,799 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+9
Elevation
34 m

Climate in Tahara

Tahara 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, Tahara is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Tahara

The best time to visit Tahara is from June 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 230 mm of precipitation.

Tahara through the seasons

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

Tahara in spring

Mar – May

35

Poor

  • 15–24 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Tahara in summer

Jun – Aug

70

Good

  • 26–32 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 5.8 h of sun a day
  • 45 rainy days in all

Tahara in autumn

Sep – Nov

58

Fair

  • 18–29 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 5.4 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Tahara in winter

Dec – Feb

28

Poor

  • 10–13 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 20 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

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – 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

66

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – 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 19°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 23°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

05:5517:18

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 05:40–06:29 · evening 16:44–17:33
Blue hour
Morning 05:30–05:40 · evening 17:33–17:43

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 Tahara compared with home

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 25° to 22°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°21°
Night-time low19°13°
Sea25°22°
Daylight11.9 h10.9 h

What is the weather like in Tahara in October?

In October, Tahara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 205 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tahara.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 22 min05:55 – 17:18
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
54 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+9offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %73 %
  • Seaweight 25 %93 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %48 %

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

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Tahara

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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July has the better holiday weather in Tahara: score 73 against 66. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.

October vs July, Tahara
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score6673better
Daytime high23°31°
Night-time low16°24°
Sea23.5°25.1°
Sunshine5.2 h5.7 hbetter
Rainy days11better15
Rainfall205 mmbetter230 mm
Muggy days5better31

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Tahara month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

26January10° · Sea 16° · 5.8 h

In January, Tahara is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 63 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tahara.

Tahara in January
26February11° · Sea 16° · 6.1 h

In February, Tahara is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tahara.

Tahara in February
22March15° · Sea 16° · 6.3 h

In March, Tahara is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °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 131 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tahara.

Tahara in March
26April20° · Sea 17° · 6.6 h

In April, Tahara is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 145 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tahara.

Tahara in April
56May24° · Sea 19° · 6.4 h

In May, Tahara is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 176 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Tahara.

Tahara in May
64June26° · Sea 22° · 4.9 h

In June, Tahara is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 230 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Tahara.

Tahara in June
73July31° · Sea 25° · 5.7 h

In July, Tahara is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 230 mm. On about 19 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 Tahara.

Tahara in July
72August32° · Sea 27° · 6.8 h

In August, Tahara is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 152 mm. On about 26 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 Tahara.

Tahara in August
72September29° · Sea 26° · 5.4 h

In September, Tahara is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 213 mm. 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 good month for a holiday in Tahara.

Tahara in September
66October23° · Sea 24° · 5.2 h

In October, Tahara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 205 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tahara.

Tahara in October
37November18° · Sea 21° · 5.6 h

In November, Tahara is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 109 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tahara.

Tahara in November
31December13° · Sea 18° · 5.8 h

In December, Tahara is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tahara.

Tahara in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 32°

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Tahara

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 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 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 110 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 16°Sea 24°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2610°3°16.2°5.8 h663
FebruaryFeb2611°4°15.6°6.1 h779
MarchMar2215°6°15.7°6.3 h10131
AprilApr2620°11°17.1°6.6 h11145
MayMay5624°16°19.3°6.4 h11176
JuneJun6426°20°22.1°4.9 h15230
JulyJul7331°24°25.1°5.7 h15230
AugustAug7232°25°27.1°6.8 h15152
SeptemberSep7229°22°26.1°5.4 h15213
OctoberOct6623°16°23.5°5.2 h11205
NovemberNov3718°11°21.0°5.6 h8109
DecemberDec3113°6°18.3°5.8 h666

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

34.67° N, 137.27° E · 34 m · Asia/Tokyo

Sea temperatureUp to 27° in August
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Tahara

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

Sea in October23.5°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 22.1 – 25.1 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 23.5°8 in 10 years 22.1° – 25.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Tahara ranges from 15.6 °C in February to 27.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

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 26.1 and 28.1 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan16.2°14.4°17.8°cold
FebruaryFeb15.6°14.1°17.2°cold
MarchMar15.7°14.5°17.0°cold
AprilApr17.1°15.7°18.2°fresh
MayMay19.3°18.2°20.1°fresh
JuneJun22.1°21.1°23.2°refreshing
JulyJul25.1°23.7°26.2°pleasant
AugustAug27.1°26.1°28.1°warm
SeptemberSep26.1°24.8°27.2°warm
OctoberOct23.5°22.1°25.1°pleasant
NovemberNov21.0°19.9°22.3°refreshing
DecemberDec18.3°17.1°19.3°fresh
Sunshine2,150 hours a year
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Tahara

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

Per year
2,150 hours
Sunniest month
Aug · 6.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 4.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.2 hDaylight 11.4 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Tahara, 46 % 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.

Rain1,799 mm a year, most in June
Rain

Rain in Tahara: 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
1,799 mm on 131 days
Wettest month
Jun · 230 mm
Driest month
Jan · 63 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 205 mm

In October, Tahara has about 11 rainy days with 205 mm of rain in total.

UV indexUp to 11 in June
Sun protection

UV index in Tahara

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 & cloudsWindiest in January: 29 km/h
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Tahara

How breezy and how cloudy Tahara 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
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 29 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Tahara typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Sep – Jun.

Clouds

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

Year average
55 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Dec · 37 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 77 %
OctoberCloud cover 54 %Sunshine 5.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Tahara: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 & humidity56 days of 30° or more a year
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Tahara

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

Hot days a year
56 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, Tahara 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 Tahara

Weather for your travel dates

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

Tahara 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.

Tahara has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 25).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    25

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    58

    Fair

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    72

    GoodBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    66

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    29

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 12 h 5 min
Distance
9,590 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

Tahara 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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Tahara vs Toyohashi

In October Toyohashi has the better holiday weather (score 71 vs 66). During the day Toyohashi is 1 °C warmer than Tahara. The sea is about equally warm.

Tahara vs Toyohashi, in October
in OctoberTaharaToyohashi
Holiday weather score6671
Daytime high23°24°
Sea24°24°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1111
Best timeJun – OctApr – May, Oct – Nov

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OctoberTahara 23°Toyohashi 24°
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In October, Tahara ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Okazaki23°75
  2. 2Toyota24°75
  3. 3Nagoya24°75
  4. 4Nara23°75
  5. 5Kashihara23°75
  6. 6Kyoto23°75
  7. 7Osaka24°75
  8. 8Suzuka23°23°74
  9. 16TaharaThis page23°24°66
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Places nearby4 places within 47 km

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Frequently asked questions about Tahara

When is the best time to visit Tahara?

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

How warm is the sea in Tahara?

The sea temperature in Tahara ranges from 15.6 °C in February to 27.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

Can you swim in Tahara in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Tahara?

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 Tahara?

The wettest month is June with 230 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 63 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Tahara get?

Tahara gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.8 hours a day; in June there are 4.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Tahara in?

Tahara is on UTC+9 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Tahara?

A nonstop flight from London to Tahara takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,590 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Tahara?

Tahara 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 Tahara?

Tahara has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 58, summer holidays 72, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 29.