The month in detail
What to expect in October
Autumn in Nagasaki is often underrated: 23°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
October is the best month of the year in Nagasaki. Compared to September: −5°C daytime, 16 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in October
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
15°
Sea
26°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
11.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is October the right month?
The best month in Nagasaki is September (8.0/10), 0.0 pt higher than October.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Japan
🗣️LanguageJapanese
💶CurrencyYen japonais (¥)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 11°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 43%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Nagasaki ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
JapanTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.0 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
32.75°N · 129.88°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nagasaki?
September is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 5.7h of sunshine and 36.0% rainy days. The months of September & October offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Nagasaki get in September?
Nagasaki averages 5.7 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Nagasaki?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Nagasaki in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Nagasaki good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Nagasaki scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 7.5/10.
When should you avoid Nagasaki?
January is the most difficult month to visit Nagasaki, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Nagasaki in October?
In October, the sea averages 26°C in Nagasaki: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Nagasaki in October?
The average UV index reaches 5 in October in Nagasaki (moderate), with about 11.2h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.