When to go · Appi Kogen

Appi Kogen in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jan–Feb for snow; Jul–Aug for cool-weather hiking and golf). Across Japan: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°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 (Jan–Feb for snow; Jul–Aug for cool-weather hiking and golf). 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

Appi KogenHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °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 Appi Kogen, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 13 (better)
Jan: 18
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 1

October: Outside the best window (Jan–Feb for snow; Jul–Aug for cool-weather hiking and golf). Across Japan: Clear, mild and dry: the best all-round month.

January: Inside Appi Kogen's best window: Jan–Feb for snow; Jul–Aug for cool-weather hiking and golf.

Appi Kogen: 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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