Japan Weather Forecast
Japan weather: 59°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Japan
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 58° | 20% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 53° | 0% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 56° | 94% · 0,6 in | 3 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Rain | 72° / 60° | 41% · 0,6 in | 3 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 61° | 76% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 79° / 60° | 69% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 52° | 6% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 50° | 36% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 51° | 45% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 51° | 25% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 64° / 51° | 17% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 50° | 16% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 51° | 10% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 54° | 10% | 6 mph | 3 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 67°F against a October normal of 73°F - 38°F below.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,7 in against a typical 1,2 in).
What this means for Japan
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 71°F is in line with the 73°F typical for this month.
A 20% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 74°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, June and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Japan?
Japan is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 35.6762, 139.6503. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Japan right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 58% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Japan?
July, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Japan, which has a continental climate. March, June and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Japan in?
Japan observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 10:29 PM.
How many people live in Japan?
Japan has a population of approximately 124 million.
What is the nearest airport to Japan?
The closest airports are Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 11 mi away, Narita International Airport (NRT), 42 mi away and Kansai International Airport (KIX), 264 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Japan?
Popular options include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Mount Fuji, Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Himeji-jo.
What places are in Japan?
Japan covers 10 places in this atlas, including Osaka, Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Narita International Airport, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Himeji-jo.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 22, 2026 at 10:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
