Beppu weather in October
October in Beppu: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#2 of 12 months in Beppu · #369 of 1413 destinations to visit in October · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 24°C
- Nights
- 16°C
- Wet days
- 10
- Sun
- 7.7 h
- Humidity
- 82%
- Daylight
- 11 h
Traveller notes on Beppu in October
Forum posters planning Kyushu autumn trips describe October as a comfortable, mild shoulder month for exploring Beppu's onsen district, with proper autumn foliage only starting to appear at higher elevations (around 1,000m) in the final week of October or early November - lower-lying Beppu itself stays greener longer. Posters recommend a one-day bus pass to work through the town's seven signature 'hells' (the tourist onsen viewing ponds, including the striking red 'Bloody Hell Pond'), noting five sit within walking distance of each other while two require the bus. Reviews are mixed on the wider town's upkeep, but the onsen sightseeing itself is consistently rated as worthwhile in October's mild, comfortable conditions.
Other months in Beppu
Japan's forum rates April as one of the best months nationwide, and Beppu's own posters add a useful altitude note: up at Mt. Tsurumi (1,300m), overlooking the city, temperatures can run a full 10C colder than down in Beppu itself, with cherry blossoms arriving later there than at sea level. Down in the city, sunny days warm up nicely into the mid-20s C, but a light jacket is worth having for cooler mornings, evenings and the occasional spring rain shower. It's a genuinely pleasant month, just don't assume the summit will match the city's forecast.
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Beppu climate normals — October
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Beppu in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Beppu's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherBeppu's best weather comes in April, October and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
October includes Autumn colour on Mt Tsurumi.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Beppu in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Typhoon season
1 Aug – 5 Oct · usuallyClosuresKyushu takes more landfalls than any other part of Japan, and the island's ferries and the Sonic to Hakata are the first things to stop. It decides your travel day, rarely your week. Source ↗
- Nature
Autumn colour on Mt Tsurumi
20 Oct – 20 Nov · usuallyThe colour starts at the ropeway top station in late October and walks down the mountain over about five weeks, reaching the town and the Kannawa baths in the second half of November. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Beppu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Beppu?
Beppu in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Beppu?
- October in Beppu: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Beppu on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Beppu in October?
- In October, Beppu averages a daily high of 23.9°C and a low of 16°C, with about 120.8 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Beppu in October?
- Beppu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in October.
Within 300 km: Hiroshima's Oyster season around 15 Oct – 15 Mar, and Kagoshima's Myoenji Mairi on 24–25 Oct.