AI-generatedYokkaichi at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,120 h
- Rain a year
- 1,630 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Yokkaichi
Yokkaichi 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 9 °C. With around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year, Yokkaichi is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Yokkaichi
The best time to visit Yokkaichi 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 27.8 °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.
Yokkaichi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Yokkaichi in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–24 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Yokkaichi in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27–32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Yokkaichi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Yokkaichi in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 9–12 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.5 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
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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
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
05:5817:20
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 16:46–17:36
- 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 Yokkaichi 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 | 18° | 12° |
| Sea | 24° | 21° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Yokkaichi in October?
In October, Yokkaichi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 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 Yokkaichi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min05:58 – 17:20
- 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
- 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 %40 %
- 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 Yokkaichi
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Yokkaichi: score 79 against 74. 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.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 10° |
| Sea | 22.5° | 15.1° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 182 mm | 132 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Yokkaichi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
41January9° · Sea 13° · 5.3 h
In January, Yokkaichi is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °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 Yokkaichi.
Yokkaichi in January42February10° · Sea 12° · 5.6 h
In February, Yokkaichi is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 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 Yokkaichi.
Yokkaichi in February54March14° · Sea 13° · 6.0 h
In March, Yokkaichi is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °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 Yokkaichi.
Yokkaichi in March79April19° · Sea 15° · 6.5 h
In April, Yokkaichi is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours 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 Yokkaichi.
Yokkaichi in April76May24° · Sea 19° · 6.4 h
In May, Yokkaichi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °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 Yokkaichi.
Yokkaichi in May64June27° · Sea 22° · 4.9 h
In June, Yokkaichi is warm: daytime highs average 27 °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 Yokkaichi.
Yokkaichi in June40July31° · Sea 26° · 5.8 h
In July, Yokkaichi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °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 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 Yokkaichi.
Yokkaichi in July39August32° · Sea 28° · 7.1 h
In August, Yokkaichi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °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 26 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 Yokkaichi.
Yokkaichi in August59September28° · Sea 26° · 5.5 h
In September, Yokkaichi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °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 Yokkaichi.
Yokkaichi in September74October23° · Sea 23° · 5.4 h
In October, Yokkaichi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 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 Yokkaichi.
Yokkaichi in October77November17° · Sea 19° · 5.5 h
In November, Yokkaichi is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °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 Yokkaichi.
Yokkaichi in November54December12° · Sea 16° · 5.5 h
In December, Yokkaichi is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °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 Yokkaichi.
Yokkaichi in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 32°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Yokkaichi
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 15°. 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 (2°), 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 103 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 | 41 | 9° | 2° | 13.1° | 5.3 h | 6 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 10° | 2° | 12.3° | 5.6 h | 7 | 64 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 14° | 5° | 12.9° | 6.0 h | 10 | 116 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 19° | 10° | 15.1° | 6.5 h | 10 | 132 |
| MayMay | 76 | 24° | 15° | 18.5° | 6.4 h | 11 | 163 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 27° | 20° | 22.0° | 4.9 h | 14 | 194 |
| JulyJul | 40 | 31° | 24° | 25.9° | 5.8 h | 16 | 215 |
| AugustAug | 39 | 32° | 25° | 27.8° | 7.1 h | 15 | 156 |
| SeptemberSep | 59 | 28° | 21° | 26.1° | 5.5 h | 14 | 203 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 23° | 15° | 22.5° | 5.4 h | 11 | 182 |
| NovemberNov | 77 | 17° | 9° | 19.1° | 5.5 h | 7 | 90 |
| DecemberDec | 54 | 12° | 4° | 15.8° | 5.5 h | 6 | 58 |
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
34.97° N, 136.62° E · 8 m · Asia/Tokyo
Sea temperatureUp to 28° in August
Sea temperature in Yokkaichi
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.4 – 23.4 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Yokkaichi ranges from 12.3 °C in February to 27.8 °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 27.0 and 28.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.1° | 10.3° | 16.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 12.3° | 9.5° | 15.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 12.9° | 10.6° | 16.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.1° | 13.4° | 16.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.5° | 17.3° | 19.8° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.0° | 21.3° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.9° | 24.2° | 27.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.8° | 27.0° | 28.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.1° | 24.5° | 27.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 22.5° | 21.4° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.1° | 18.1° | 20.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.8° | 13.7° | 18.4° | cold |
Sunshine2,120 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Yokkaichi
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 Yokkaichi, 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.
Rain1,630 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Yokkaichi: 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, Yokkaichi has about 11 rainy days with 182 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 11 in June
UV index in Yokkaichi
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 March: 23 km/h
Wind and clouds in Yokkaichi
How breezy and how cloudy Yokkaichi 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 Yokkaichi 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Yokkaichi: 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 & humidity58 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Yokkaichi
How often the day gets hot in Yokkaichi (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, Yokkaichi 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 Yokkaichi
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Yokkaichi 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.
Yokkaichi has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 39).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
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
- 39
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °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
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 48
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 14 °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
- 9,530 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
Yokkaichi 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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Yokkaichi vs Suzuka
In October the holiday weather in Yokkaichi and Suzuka is about equally good (score 74 vs 74). During the day it is about as warm in Suzuka as in Yokkaichi. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Yokkaichi | Suzuka |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov | Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov |
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In October, Yokkaichi ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Yokkaichi
When is the best time to visit Yokkaichi?
The best time to visit Yokkaichi 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 Yokkaichi?
The sea temperature in Yokkaichi ranges from 12.3 °C in February to 27.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Yokkaichi in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Yokkaichi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Yokkaichi?
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 Yokkaichi get?
Yokkaichi gets around 2,120 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 Yokkaichi in?
Yokkaichi is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Yokkaichi?
A nonstop flight from London to Yokkaichi takes about 12 h, for a straight-line distance of about 9,530 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Yokkaichi?
Yokkaichi 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 Yokkaichi?
Yokkaichi has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 74, summer holidays 39, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 48.