Weekly weather forecast: Rainy Oct. 30 and Nov. 2, Cold in Sapporo

Tokyo and Osaka: Rain on Friday, Sunny Saturday

Tokyo and Osaka have two rainy days this week, with fair or cloudy weather on the other days.

Tokyo is sunny with occasional clouds on October 28 (Wednesday) and cloudy on the 29th (Thursday), while Osaka is cloudy then sunny, followed by sunny with occasional clouds. On the 30th (Friday), Tokyo has brief rain and Osaka has rain that occasionally stops.

Saturday the 31st is sunny with occasional clouds in both cities, with daily highs of 25°C in Tokyo and 23°C in Osaka. Sunday the 1st is cloudy in both. Brief rain returns on the 2nd (Monday), so an umbrella is useful that day.

Fukuoka: Sunny Start, Rain Friday and Monday

Fukuoka begins the week sunny and turns unsettled on two days. On October 28 (Wednesday), a high-pressure system expanding east gives Fukuoka sunny weather. The 29th (Thursday) is sunny and then cloudy.

On the 30th (Friday), a cold front extending across the area brings cloudy skies with occasional rain. The daily high of 23°C is the warmest of the week. Saturday the 31st returns to sunny weather with occasional clouds, and Sunday the 1st is cloudy with occasional sun. Brief rain comes back on the 2nd (Monday), and Tuesday the 3rd is cloudy with occasional sun.

Sapporo: Cool, Unsettled Week with Rain or Snow

Sapporo stays cool and unsettled for most of the week, with rain or a rain-and-snow mix on several days. On October 28 (Wednesday), as a low-pressure system moves away to the northeast, Sapporo has rain then clouds, with a daily high of 6°C. Thursday the 29th is cloudy with occasional rain.

Friday the 30th is the mildest day, cloudy with a daily high of 17°C. Brief rain returns on the 31st (Saturday), and the 1st (Sunday) brings brief rain or snow with a daily low of 2°C. Brief rain is forecast on the 2nd (Monday), and brief rain or snow returns on the 3rd (Tuesday). Rain gear is worth keeping on hand.