Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
With daytime temperatures of 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows of 2°C (36°F), November in Otari brings low temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that November is part of the rainy season, with frequent and often heavy rainfall.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Otari typically drop from around 16°C (61°F) at the start of November to approximately 11°C (52°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 3°C (37°F) to 8°C (46°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
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Based on weather observations in Otari between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during November.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can be unpredictable in November, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in November - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Chase the autumn leaves in Japan
Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
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