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Tsu weather & best time to visit

City break

Tsu at a glance

Best time
Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov
Warmest month
Aug · 32°
Warmest sea
Aug · 27.7°
Sunshine a year
2,110 h
Rain a year
1,630 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+9
Elevation
1 m

Climate in Tsu

Tsu 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 2,110 hours of sunshine a year, Tsu is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Tsu

The best time to visit Tsu 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. The sea reaches 27.7 °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 and from October to November. Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 215 mm.

Tsu through the seasons

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

Tsu in spring

Mar – May

69

Good

  • 14–23 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 6.3 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Tsu in summer

Jun – Aug

49

Fair

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

Tsu in autumn

Sep – Nov

70

Good

  • 17–28 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 5.4 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Tsu in winter

Dec – Feb

47

Fair

  • 10–12 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 5.4 h of sun a day
  • 18 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

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

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

74

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

  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°

05:5817:21

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 05:43–06:32 · evening 16:47–17:36
Blue hour
Morning 05:33–05:43 · evening 17:36–17:46

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 Tsu 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.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°20°
Night-time low18°13°
Sea24°21°
Daylight11.9 h10.9 h

What is the weather like in Tsu in October?

In October, Tsu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 182 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tsu.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 22 min05:58 – 17:21
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
53 %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 %38 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %

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 Tsu

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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October and April bring similar holiday weather to Tsu (score 74 and 78). In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 7 °C cooler in April. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.

October vs April, Tsu
MonthOctoberApril
Holiday weather score7478
Daytime high23°19°
Night-time low16°10°
Sea22.6°15.2°
Sunshine5.3 h6.4 hbetter
Rainy days1110better
Rainfall182 mm132 mmbetter
Muggy days50better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Tsu month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

43January10° · Sea 14° · 5.3 h

In January, Tsu is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Tsu.

Tsu in January
43February10° · Sea 13° · 5.5 h

In February, Tsu is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Tsu.

Tsu in February
54March14° · Sea 13° · 6.0 h

In March, Tsu is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Tsu.

Tsu in March
78April19° · Sea 15° · 6.4 h

In April, Tsu is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 132 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Tsu.

Tsu in April
76May23° · Sea 19° · 6.4 h

In May, Tsu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °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 163 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tsu.

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

In June, Tsu is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 194 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Tsu.

Tsu in June
41July31° · Sea 26° · 5.8 h

In July, Tsu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 215 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 so-so month for a holiday in Tsu.

Tsu in July
41August32° · Sea 28° · 7.1 h

In August, Tsu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 156 mm. On about 24 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 Tsu.

Tsu in August
59September28° · Sea 26° · 5.5 h

In September, Tsu is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 203 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 Tsu.

Tsu in September
74October23° · Sea 23° · 5.3 h

In October, Tsu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 182 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tsu.

Tsu in October
78November17° · Sea 19° · 5.5 h

In November, Tsu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Tsu.

Tsu in November
55December12° · Sea 16° · 5.5 h

In December, Tsu is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Tsu.

Tsu in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Tsu

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 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4310°3°13.5°5.3 h657
FebruaryFeb4310°3°12.7°5.5 h764
MarchMar5414°5°13.2°6.0 h10116
AprilApr7819°10°15.2°6.4 h10132
MayMay7623°16°18.5°6.4 h11163
JuneJun6426°20°22.0°4.9 h14194
JulyJul4131°24°25.8°5.8 h16215
AugustAug4132°25°27.7°7.1 h15156
SeptemberSep5928°22°26.1°5.5 h14203
OctoberOct7423°16°22.6°5.3 h11182
NovemberNov7817°10°19.4°5.5 h790
DecemberDec5512°5°16.1°5.5 h658

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

34.73° N, 136.52° E · 1 m · Asia/Tokyo

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Tsu

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

Sea in October22.6°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.7 – 23.5 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.6°8 in 10 years 21.7° – 23.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Tsu ranges from 12.7 °C in February to 27.7 °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 26.9 and 28.6 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.5°10.8°17.0°cold
FebruaryFeb12.7°10.0°15.9°cold
MarchMar13.2°11.0°16.0°cold
AprilApr15.2°13.7°16.6°cold
MayMay18.5°17.4°19.3°fresh
JuneJun22.0°21.2°23.1°refreshing
JulyJul25.8°24.2°27.2°pleasant
AugustAug27.7°26.9°28.6°warm
SeptemberSep26.1°24.6°27.3°warm
OctoberOct22.6°21.7°23.5°refreshing
NovemberNov19.4°18.4°20.6°fresh
DecemberDec16.1°14.1°18.5°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Tsu

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

Per year
2,110 hours
Sunniest month
Aug · 7.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 4.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.3 hDaylight 11.4 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Tsu, 46 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 0 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Tsu: 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
1,630 mm on 127 days
Wettest month
Jul · 215 mm
Driest month
Jan · 57 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 182 mm

In October, Tsu has about 11 rainy days with 182 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Tsu

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Tsu

How breezy and how cloudy Tsu 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
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Tsu 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 – May.

Clouds

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

Year average
56 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Dec · 39 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 77 %
OctoberCloud cover 53 %Sunshine 5.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Tsu: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Tsu

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

Hot days a year
54 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, Tsu 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 Tsu

Weather for your travel dates

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

Tsu 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.

Tsu has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    71

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    74

    GoodBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    41

    Fair

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    74

    Good

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

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    49

    Fair

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 5.4 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
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

Tsu 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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Tsu vs Suzuka

In October the holiday weather in Tsu and Suzuka is about equally good (score 74 vs 74). During the day it is about as warm in Suzuka as in Tsu. The sea is about equally warm.

Tsu vs Suzuka, in October
in OctoberTsuSuzuka
Holiday weather score7474
Daytime high23°23°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1111
Best timeApr – Jun, Oct – NovApr – Jun, Oct – Nov

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OctoberTsu 23°Suzuka 23°
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In October, Tsu ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 11TsuThis page23°23°74
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Frequently asked questions about Tsu

When is the best time to visit Tsu?

The best time to visit Tsu 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.

How warm is the sea in Tsu?

The sea temperature in Tsu ranges from 12.7 °C in February to 27.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Tsu in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Tsu?

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 Tsu?

Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 215 mm. The driest month is January with 57 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Tsu get?

Tsu gets around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.1 hours a day; in June there are 4.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Tsu in?

Tsu is on UTC+9 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Tsu?

A nonstop flight from London to Tsu 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 Tsu?

Tsu 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 Tsu?

Tsu has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 74, summer holidays 41, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 49.