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 very low in Mount Fuji with -6°C (21°F) to high in Ishigaki Island with 26°C (80°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (71°F) in Ishigaki Island and -12°C (10°F) in Mount Fuji.
Precipitation in November varies from moderate in Nagano with an average of 44mm (1.7inch) of rainfall to heavy in Itoigawa with 348mm (14inch).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 147 hours of sunshine in Tokyo during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Japan.
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 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Kyoto
In November Kyoto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Osaka
In November Osaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°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 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (33°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Hakone
In November Hakone generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is November the best time to go to Japan?
In our opinion November is a good time to visit Japan with commonly tolerable weather in Tokyo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Japan is in April, May and June with generally pleasant weather in Tokyo.
The worst month is January that can have poor weather conditions.
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