AI-generatedTottori at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,670 h
- Rain a year
- 1,828 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Tottori
Tottori has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year, Tottori is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tottori
The best time to visit Tottori is from April to June and in October. In October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 27.2 °C in August, but rain or cool air gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May. Rain is frequent from July to September and from November to March; the wettest month is September with 219 mm.
Tottori through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tottori in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–24 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Tottori in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27–33 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Tottori in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 17–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Tottori in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–11 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Sep, Nov – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more 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
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:0817:29
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:52–06:42 · evening 16:55–17:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:43–05:52 · evening 17:45–17:55
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 Tottori compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 21°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 10° |
| Sea | 24° | 21° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Tottori in October?
In October, Tottori is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 143 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tottori.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min06:08 – 17:29
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Tottori
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Tottori: score 76 against 67. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C cooler in May. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 22.4° | 16.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 143 mm | 138 mm |
| Muggy days | 3 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tottori month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
2January8° · Sea 14° · 2.2 h
In January, Tottori is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 146 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tottori.
Tottori in January8February9° · Sea 12° · 3.0 h
In February, Tottori is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 111 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tottori.
Tottori in February36March13° · Sea 12° · 4.2 h
In March, Tottori is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 132 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tottori.
Tottori in March73April19° · Sea 14° · 5.9 h
In April, Tottori is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Tottori.
Tottori in April76May24° · Sea 17° · 6.5 h
In May, Tottori is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 138 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tottori.
Tottori in May65June27° · Sea 21° · 5.1 h
In June, Tottori is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 168 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Tottori.
Tottori in June36July31° · Sea 24° · 5.4 h
In July, Tottori is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 206 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tottori.
Tottori in July33August33° · Sea 27° · 6.6 h
In August, Tottori is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 172 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Tottori.
Tottori in August55September28° · Sea 26° · 4.8 h
In September, Tottori is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 219 mm. 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 so-so month for a holiday in Tottori.
Tottori in September67October23° · Sea 22° · 4.7 h
In October, Tottori is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 143 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tottori.
Tottori in October54November17° · Sea 19° · 3.7 h
In November, Tottori is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 122 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Tottori.
Tottori in November15December11° · Sea 17° · 2.7 h
In December, Tottori is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 153 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tottori.
Tottori 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 Tottori
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)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (1°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. 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 102 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2 | 8° | 1° | 13.6° | 2.2 h | 22 | 146 |
| FebruaryFeb | 8 | 9° | 1° | 12.1° | 3.0 h | 17 | 111 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 13° | 3° | 12.2° | 4.2 h | 15 | 132 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 19° | 8° | 14.0° | 5.9 h | 12 | 118 |
| MayMay | 76 | 24° | 13° | 16.8° | 6.5 h | 12 | 138 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 27° | 18° | 20.7° | 5.1 h | 14 | 168 |
| JulyJul | 36 | 31° | 23° | 24.4° | 5.4 h | 16 | 206 |
| AugustAug | 33 | 33° | 24° | 27.2° | 6.6 h | 15 | 172 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 28° | 19° | 25.7° | 4.8 h | 15 | 219 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 23° | 13° | 22.4° | 4.7 h | 13 | 143 |
| NovemberNov | 54 | 17° | 8° | 19.4° | 3.7 h | 15 | 122 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 11° | 3° | 16.5° | 2.7 h | 20 | 153 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Tottori
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.6 – 23.3 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tottori ranges from 12.1 °C in February to 27.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
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 25.9 and 28.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.6° | 13.2° | 14.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 12.1° | 11.4° | 12.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 12.2° | 11.4° | 12.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.0° | 13.1° | 15.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.8° | 16.2° | 17.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.7° | 19.9° | 21.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.4° | 22.8° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.2° | 25.9° | 28.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.7° | 24.3° | 27.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.4° | 21.6° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.4° | 19.0° | 19.9° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.5° | 16.0° | 17.0° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tottori
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 4.7 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Tottori, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 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 Tottori: 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, Tottori has about 13 rainy days with 143 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tottori
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Tottori
How breezy and how cloudy Tottori 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 Tottori typically peaks at 17 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 – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Tottori: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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 Tottori
How often the day gets hot in Tottori (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, Tottori 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
Snow
Snow in Tottori
When Tottori 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 Tottori.
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 Tottori
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Tottori 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.
Tottori has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 21 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 50 min
- Distance
- 9,380 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
Tottori 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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Tottori vs Himeji
In October Himeji has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs 67). During the day it is about as warm in Himeji as in Tottori. The sea in Himeji is 2 °C warmer.
| in October | Tottori | Himeji |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 22° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Oct | Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Tottori ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tottori
When is the best time to visit Tottori?
The best time to visit Tottori is from April to June and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tottori?
The sea temperature in Tottori ranges from 12.1 °C in February to 27.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Tottori in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Tottori?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Tottori?
Rain is frequent from July to September and from November to March; the wettest month is September with 219 mm. The driest month is February with 111 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tottori get?
Tottori gets around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.6 hours a day; in January there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Tottori in?
Tottori is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tottori?
A nonstop flight from London to Tottori takes about 11 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,380 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Tottori?
Tottori 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 Tottori?
Tottori has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 74, summer holidays 34, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 9.