Today, 4 November: Rain in Tokyo by evening, high of 16°C

Tokyo: take an umbrella for evening plans as rain nears

Tokyo is forecast to be cloudy and then turn rainy on Wednesday 4 November, with a 70% chance of rain for the day. Cloudy conditions are forecast around noon and in the afternoon, while rain is forecast in the evening and again at night. An umbrella is worth carrying for evening plans.

The high in Tokyo is forecast at 16°C, lower than yesterday's 20°C, and the temperature is forecast at 13°C at night. Layered clothes suit the day, so bring a jacket or an extra layer when heading out.

Osaka: cloudy with sunny spells and a 40% chance of rain

Osaka and Fukuoka are both forecast to be cloudy with occasional sunny spells on 4 November. There is a 40% chance of rain in Osaka and a 40% chance of rain in Fukuoka, so a folding umbrella is an optional extra in either city.

Osaka's high is forecast at 20°C, about the same as yesterday's 21°C, and the temperature is forecast at 17°C at night. Long sleeves are a sensible choice there. Fukuoka's high is forecast at 21°C, about the same as yesterday's 20°C, and the temperature is forecast at 18°C at night.

Sapporo: sunny spells and a 9°C high call for a heavy coat

Sapporo is forecast to be sunny with occasional clouds on 4 November, with a 20% chance of rain for the day. The afternoon is forecast to be sunny with a 0% chance of rain, so it should suit outdoor plans, and clear skies are forecast in the early evening.

The high in Sapporo is forecast at 9°C, about the same as yesterday's 10°C, and the temperature is forecast at 4°C at night. Winter wear and a heavy coat are the sensible choice for the day, including for any plans that run into the evening.