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Japan weather in November

Considering a trip to Japan this November and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Japan in November?

Japan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In November, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

During the day the temperature is cold in Kamikawa at 3°C and warm in Ogasawara at 26°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Ogasawara and -5°C in Kamikawa.

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fukuyama with an average of 58 mm to heavy rainfall in Yunohama with 237 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 147 hours of sunlight expected in Tokyo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For specific regional insights in Japan for November, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Japan climate page.

Where to go in Japan in November

Find the average weather conditions in November for the most popular destinations in Japan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Japan

What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Japan?

Average weather in Tokyo

In November Tokyo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Tokyo
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<<   October October
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23°C 
16°C 
129 hours 
211 mm 
17 days 
18°C 
10°C 
147 hours 
96 mm 
13 days 
13°C 
5°C 
177 hours 
62 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Tokyo

Average weather in Kyoto

In November Kyoto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kyoto
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<<   October October
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23°C 
13°C 
160 hours 
162 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
7°C 
140 hours 
84 mm 
16 days 
11°C 
2°C 
138 hours 
71 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Kyoto

Average weather in Osaka

In November Osaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Osaka
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<<   October October
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24°C 
15°C 
163 hours 
153 mm 
14 days 
18°C 
9°C 
148 hours 
82 mm 
14 days 
13°C 
4°C 
151 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Osaka

Average weather in Hakuba

In November Hakuba generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hakuba
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<<   October October
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17°C 
8°C 
129 hours 
236 mm 
17 days 
poor 
10°C 
1°C 
110 hours 
193 mm 
18 days 
poor 
3°C 
-5°C 
86 hours 
221 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Climate in Hakuba

Average weather in Hakone

In November Hakone generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Hakone
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<<   October October
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21°C 
15°C 
263 mm 
15 days 
poor 
16°C 
10°C 
139 mm 
11 days 
12°C 
5°C 
94 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Hakone

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Japan.

Is November the best time to visit Japan?

We consider November to be one of the best times to travel to Japan. Typically, the climate in Tokyo is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June and November provide pleasant weather in Tokyo. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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