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Japan in November

Weather, crowds and prices in Japan in November — and where in the country to go.

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Quick answer

A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what November looks like across Japan, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
17°
Average low 8°
Crowds
High
85/100
Prices
$$$
high season
Rainfall
Dry
Mild — layers weather
Japan

Where to go in Japan in November

Ranked by how November scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

1 Tokyo, Japan Tokyo 17° · $$$ · Best foliage, ideal mild autumn days Ideal 2 Kyoto, Japan Kyoto 17° · $$$ · Peak maple colors, temples packed Ideal

Japan weather in November

Typical conditions in Japan during November, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Japan

Taken across the whole country, May · October · December tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

← October All 12 months December →

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Japan in November?

Typical conditions in Japan during November, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 17°C with lows near 8°C.

Where should you go in Japan in November?

Tokyo, Kyoto.

What is the best month to visit Japan?

May, October, December.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.