Japan weather in November
What is the weather like in Japan in November?
The weather conditions in Japan in November vary from poor to pleasant depending on the destination.
During November in Japan, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Kamikawa with 3°C (38°F) to high in Ogasawara with 26°C (79°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (74°F) in Ogasawara and -5°C (22°F) in Kamikawa.
Precipitation in November varies from moderate in Fukuyama with an average of 58mm (2.26 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Yunohama with 237mm (9.33 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 147 hours of sunshine in Tokyo during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Japan, check out the map below.
Where to go in Japan in November





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 (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Kyoto
In November Kyoto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (44°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Osaka
In November Osaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Hakuba
In November Hakuba generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Hakone
In November Hakone generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (49°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is November the best time to go to Japan?
In our opinion November is one of the best times to visit Japan with commonly pleasant weather in Tokyo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Japan is in May, June and November with generally pleasant weather in Tokyo.
The worst month is January that can have poor weather conditions.
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