AI-generatedToyama at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,860 h
- Rain a year
- 2,188 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Toyama
Toyama has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year, Toyama is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Toyama
The best time to visit Toyama is from April to June and from September to October. In September and October, 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 258 mm of precipitation.
Toyama through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Toyama in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–23 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Toyama in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 26–31 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Toyama in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Toyama in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–9 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 66 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 – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May
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, September – October
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 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
05:5717:16
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 05:41–06:32 · evening 16:41–17:32
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:31–05:41 · evening 17:32–17:42
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 Toyama compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 21°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 9° |
| Sea | 24° | 21° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Toyama in October?
In October, Toyama is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 177 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Toyama.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min05:57 – 17:16
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %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 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %24 %
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 Toyama
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 Toyama: score 73 against 64. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C cooler in May. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 22.3° | 15.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 177 mm | 148 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Toyama month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
1January5° · Sea 13° · 3.2 h
In January, Toyama is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 170 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Toyama.
Toyama in January3February6° · Sea 11° · 3.8 h
In February, Toyama is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 129 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Toyama.
Toyama in February18March10° · Sea 10° · 5.2 h
In March, Toyama is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 161 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Toyama.
Toyama in March65April17° · Sea 12° · 6.5 h
In April, Toyama is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 145 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Toyama.
Toyama in April73May23° · Sea 16° · 6.9 h
In May, Toyama is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 148 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Toyama.
Toyama in May66June26° · Sea 20° · 5.6 h
In June, Toyama is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 189 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Toyama.
Toyama in June43July29° · Sea 24° · 5.5 h
In July, Toyama is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 258 mm. On about 13 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 Toyama.
Toyama in July44August31° · Sea 27° · 6.9 h
In August, Toyama is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 208 mm. On about 19 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 Toyama.
Toyama in August60September26° · Sea 26° · 5.1 h
In September, Toyama is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 249 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Toyama.
Toyama in September64October21° · Sea 22° · 5.1 h
In October, Toyama is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 177 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Toyama.
Toyama in October39November15° · Sea 19° · 4.1 h
In November, Toyama is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 163 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Toyama.
Toyama in November3December9° · Sea 16° · 3.2 h
In December, Toyama is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 190 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Toyama.
Toyama in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Toyama
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in August (22°). 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 November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 89 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 | 5° | −2° | 12.9° | 3.2 h | 24 | 170 |
| FebruaryFeb | 3 | 6° | −2° | 10.7° | 3.8 h | 19 | 129 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 10° | 1° | 10.1° | 5.2 h | 18 | 161 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 17° | 6° | 11.6° | 6.5 h | 14 | 145 |
| MayMay | 73 | 23° | 12° | 15.6° | 6.9 h | 13 | 148 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 26° | 17° | 20.3° | 5.6 h | 15 | 189 |
| JulyJul | 43 | 29° | 21° | 24.4° | 5.5 h | 18 | 258 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 31° | 22° | 27.4° | 6.9 h | 16 | 208 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 26° | 18° | 25.8° | 5.1 h | 17 | 249 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 21° | 12° | 22.3° | 5.1 h | 15 | 177 |
| NovemberNov | 39 | 15° | 6° | 18.9° | 4.1 h | 17 | 163 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 9° | 1° | 15.8° | 3.2 h | 23 | 190 |
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 in Toyama
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.1 – 23.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Toyama ranges from 10.1 °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 26.6 and 28.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12.9° | 12.2° | 13.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 10.7° | 10.3° | 11.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 10.1° | 9.5° | 10.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 11.6° | 10.5° | 12.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.6° | 14.7° | 16.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.3° | 19.5° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.4° | 22.6° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.4° | 26.6° | 28.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.8° | 24.4° | 27.9° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.3° | 21.1° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.9° | 18.2° | 19.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.8° | 15.2° | 16.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Toyama
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 5.1 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Toyama, 45 % 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 in Toyama: 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, Toyama has about 15 rainy days with 177 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Toyama
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 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 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 and clouds in Toyama
How breezy and how cloudy Toyama 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 Toyama typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Toyama: variable cloud, with about 5.1 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 and humidity in Toyama
How often the day gets hot in Toyama (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, Toyama has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 in Toyama
When Toyama 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 Toyama.
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 Toyama
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Toyama 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.
Toyama has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 2).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 2
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 23 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.
Storm season
Toyama 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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Toyama vs Kanazawa
In October the holiday weather in Toyama and Kanazawa is about equally good (score 64 vs 67). During the day Kanazawa is 1 °C warmer than Toyama. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Toyama | Kanazawa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Japan in October: the best places
In October, Toyama ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Nagoya24°75
- 2Toyota24°75
- 3Kyoto23°75
- 4Nara23°75
- 5Gifu23°74
- 6Suzuka23°23°74
- 7Tsu23°23°74
- 8Toyohashi24°24°72
- 16ToyamaThis page21°22°64
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Frequently asked questions about Toyama
When is the best time to visit Toyama?
The best time to visit Toyama is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Toyama?
The sea temperature in Toyama ranges from 10.1 °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 Toyama in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Toyama?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Toyama?
The wettest month is July with 258 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 129 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Toyama get?
Toyama gets around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.9 hours a day; in January there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Toyama in?
Toyama is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Toyama?
A nonstop flight from London to Toyama 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 Toyama?
Toyama 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 Toyama?
Toyama has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 2). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 72, summer holidays 44, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 2.