[First time below 10°C in the capital this season in 31 years] https://t.co/CyMImGL7PM This morning (Thursday, the 19th), many areas experienced a significant chill, marking the earliest and most intense cold wave of the season in some regions.
— tenki.jp (@tenkijp) October 19, 2017
Taiwan’s first northeast monsoon of the year will arrive this coming Saturday, bringing temperatures as low as 19°C in the north. Meanwhile, Japan has already been experiencing autumn chill, and today (the 19th), Tokyo recorded its lowest October temperature in 31 years, dipping below 10°C. Travelers planning a trip to Japan are advised to take extra care to stay warm to avoid catching a cold and ruining your travel mood.
Affected by the northeast monsoon, rainfall occurred across the Kanto region of Japan today. According to data from the Japan Meteorological Agency, the lowest temperature in Tokyo this morning at 6:30 AM was 9.9°C, setting a record for mid-October temperatures since 1986. With temperatures falling below 10°C, this cold snap could be the chilliest of the autumn season this year.
Moreover, areas such as Chiba Prefecture and Kanagawa Prefecture also recorded lows of 9.8°C, and even colder weather is expected in early November. In addition, regions such as Kushiro City in Hokkaido saw snowfall nearly a month earlier than usual, with the first snowfall occurring this past Tuesday, making it the first area in Japan to experience snow this year. Travelers heading to Japan are strongly advised to take proper cold-weather precautions.
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