Hokkaido weather in November
Are you planning a trip to Hokkaido in November and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (38°F) in Kamikawa to 11°C (51°F) in Erimo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (42°F) in Erimo and -5°C (22°F) in Kamikawa.
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kitami with an average of 71mm (2.8 inches) to high snow/rainfall in Rishirifuji with 149mm (5.9 inches). Sapporo enjoys a balanced 101 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hokkaido in November, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hokkaido climate page.
Where to go in Hokkaido in November
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Popular destinations in Hokkaido
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Hokkaido?
Average weather in Sapporo
In November Sapporo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (47°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Niseko
In November Niseko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (31°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hakodate
In November Hakodate generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (38°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Furano
In November Furano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (42°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (26°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Obihiro
In November Obihiro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (47°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (29°F) 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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