Osaka vs Kyoto

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kyoto edges ahead as the better destination in October. Kyoto offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Osaka sees 8 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Osaka sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Kyoto is also comfortable at 21°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in October.

Osaka reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Kyoto averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Osaka receives approximately 156 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Kyoto sees 164 mm over 10 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Humidity also differs: Osaka averages 70% while Kyoto sits at 65%. Osaka will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.