SeasonMapNozawa Onsen (Nozawa) weather in October
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October in Nozawa Onsen: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 17 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Nozawa Onsen · #1382 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 15/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nozawa Onsen climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 209 mm / 8.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nozawa Onsen 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.
Quietschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nozawa Onsen'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).
Toughest weatherNozawa Onsen's weather peaks December–February.
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What's on in Nozawa Onsen in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Autumn colour
10 Oct – 5 Nov · usuallyThe gondola keeps running into October for the beech woods on Kenashi. Between the seasons the village is at its quietest and the baths are yours.
- Season
Nozawana harvest
25 Oct – 25 Nov · usuallyThe turnip greens the village is named for are pulled in late autumn and washed in the hot-spring water before pickling. You can smell it in the lanes for weeks.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nozawa Onsen — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Nozawa Onsen?
Nozawa Onsen in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Nozawa Onsen?
- October in Nozawa Onsen: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 17 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Nozawa Onsen on SeasonMap's comfort score (15/100).
- What is the weather like in Nozawa Onsen in October?
- In October, Nozawa Onsen averages a daily high of 17.8°C and a low of 9.7°C, with about 208.5 mm of rain over roughly 17.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nozawa Onsen in October?
- Nozawa Onsen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in October.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — October
Within 300 km: Hakuba's High trails and huts open around 1 Jul – 15 Oct, and Karuizawa's Autumn colour around 15 Oct – 10 Nov.