When to go · Misato, Akita

Misato, Akita in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Mid-Jun to early Jul (lavender); Feb 15 (Takeuchi Festival)). Across Japan: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: Medium; Japan overall
Prices: Medium; Japan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodJapan month rating

Outside the best window (Mid-Jun to early Jul (lavender); Feb 15 (Takeuchi Festival)). Across Japan: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

Misato, AkitaHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 13 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Japan overall: Medium
Prices · Japan overall: Medium

Japan overall: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Misato, Akita, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Feb: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Night low
Oct: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Feb: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 13 (better)
Feb: 14
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Feb: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Feb: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Feb: 0

October: Outside the best window (Mid-Jun to early Jul (lavender); Feb 15 (Takeuchi Festival)). Across Japan: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.

February: Inside Misato, Akita's best window: Mid-Jun to early Jul (lavender); Feb 15 (Takeuchi Festival).

Misato, Akita: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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