What to wear in Hokkaido now? The latest outfit guide for October
As the northern hemisphere enters late autumn, the temperature in Hokkaido gradually drops, becoming a hot topic in travel recently. Many tourists who plan to go to Hokkaido to view the fall foliage or ski are paying attention to local weather and clothing recommendations. The following combines hot discussions and weather data on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a complete guide to what to wear in Hokkaido in October.
1. Hokkaido weather overview in October

| date range | daytime temperature | night temperature | weather characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1-10 | 12-18℃ | 5-10℃ | Mainly cloudy with occasional showers |
| October 11-20 | 8-15℃ | 3-8℃ | Sunny and dry with increasing temperature difference |
| October 21-31 | 5-12℃ | 0-5℃ | First frost appears, snow may fall in mountainous areas |
2. Recommended outfits in popular areas
| area | Recommended outfit | Must-have items |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo city | Knitted sweater + windbreaker + jeans | Warm scarf, waterproof shoes |
| Otaru Canal | Sweater + wool coat + thick skirt | Gloves, beret |
| Furano | Plush sweatshirt + down vest + sweatpants | non-slip hiking shoes |
| Noboribetsu Hot Spring | Yukata + thick jacket (for round trip) | portable slippers |
3. Popular clothing tags on social platforms
According to data from Weibo, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, the following Hokkaido dressing topics have been the most discussed recently:
| platform | Popular tags | Number of discussions (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| little red book | #hokkaidoootd | 18.2 |
| # Hokkaido maple leaf season outfit | 9.7 | |
| #HokkaidoStyle | 6.5 |
4. Layered dressing skills (recent popular tutorials on Douyin)
1.Base layer:Choose moisture-wicking thermal underwear, UNIQLO HEATTECH series has become a hot item recently
2.Middle layer:Cashmere sweaters or polar fleece jackets are recommended. Japanese local brand UNITED ARROWS is very popular.
3.Outer layer:Windproof and waterproof jackets are a must-have, and North Face and Montbell are the first choices for tourists
4.Accessories:Search volume for wool hats and touch-screen gloves increased by 120% month-on-month
5. Precautions for special scenes
| Activity type | Outfit suggestions | Recent trending events |
|---|---|---|
| View maple leaves | Bright color jackets are more eye-catching | "Hokkaido Autumn Leaves Front" trended on Twitter |
| ski resort | Prepare ski clothes in advance | Niseko Ski Resort opens for reservations on October 25 |
| night festival | Carry warm baby | Sapporo White Illumination Festival in preparation |
6. Shopping Guide (Xiaohongshu Hot Products List)
1. Sapporo ESTA Department Store: SNIDEL autumn and winter series newly launched in October
2. Tanukikoji Shopping Street: local brand muji limited edition thermal products
3. New Chitose Airport: Royce's chocolate coat gift box becomes the new favorite souvenir
7. Weather warning (as of October 10)
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced: Hokkaido will experience a strong drop in temperature from October 15th to 17th, and winter equipment needs to be prepared around the Daisetsuzan National Park. This news stayed on the Yahoo Japan hot search list for more than 36 hours.
To sum up, what you wear in Hokkaido in October should follow the "onion style" principle, taking into account both warmth and fashion. It is recommended that tourists pay attention to the official account updates of @Hokkaido Meteorological Observatory at any time and plan their luggage and equipment appropriately.
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