Weather in November in Hokkaido
Thinking about venturing to Hokkaido this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Hokkaido in November?
Hokkaido is a region in Japan. November in Hokkaido generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Kamikawa to 11°C in Erimo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Erimo and -5°C in Kamikawa.For a closer look at conditions across Hokkaido, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kitami with an average of 71 mm to high snow/rainfall in Rishirifuji with 149 mm.Average sunshine
The city Sapporo usually sees around 101 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at Hokkaido's conditions throughout the year, check out our Hokkaido climate page.
Where to go in Hokkaido in November
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Hokkaido?
Sapporo
In November Sapporo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Niseko
In November Niseko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Hakodate
In November Hakodate generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Furano
In November Furano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Obihiro
In November Obihiro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is November the best time to visit Hokkaido?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sapporo, November may not be the ideal time to visit Hokkaido.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June offering mostly perfect weather in Sapporo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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