Japan Weather in November

As the temperature continues to drop, Japan weather in November gets cooler and cooler. Generally, the average temperature is around 10-18℃ (50-64.4℉) in Japan throughout November. No matter how is the weather during the day, the night turns to be quite chilly. It’s the deep autumn, and winter will come soon. It becomes dryer for less rains in most places, but the northwestern coast that faces the Sea of Japan tends to be wetter with a little more rainfall. The leaves everywhere change colors, making November become a peak time of sightseeing in Japan.

  November is definitely the best time to appreciate stunning autumn scenery in Japan. Except for the autumn leaves can be admired since mid-late October in Hokkaido, you can enjoy the fine views of fall foliage in most parts of Japan. In particular, the autumn leaves season would end earlier in Hokkaido and northeast of Honshu, by mid-November.
 The weather feels like in winter in Hokkaido already in November. The temperature drops a lot and hovers at 1-8℃ (33.8-46.4℉) averagely. You should wear thick when getting there, while winter clothes can be put on to keep warm.
 For cooler Japan weather in November, blouse, knitwear, thick hoodie, sweatpants, and even thin sweater are suitable in the country. As the time goes on, you need to get thicker. Wearing in layers is good to add or take off the clothes with the variation of temperature. Anyway, you need a warm outerwear at night or approaching the end of this month. If in colder Hokkaido and its neighborhood, it should be noted that winter clothes can be worn.
  Peak Season
 Recommendation Rate: 
ANovember is a peak season of travelling in Japan for the prosperous fall foliage, one of the favorite sights of Japanese. Thus, you may encounter crowds in the scenic areas and spend more cost on your trip.
 

Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto

November is the best time to see fall foliage in Japan with no doubt. You could find the beautiful red leaves in almost every city in Honshu. Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Arashiyama in Kyoto, Miyajima Island in Hiroshima, etc. show the best fall foliage views gorgeously. Besides, beautifully yellow gingko is also fascinating, where Midosuji Boulevard is just shaded by gingkoes in Osaka.
 It’s a good opportunity to try the authentic Japanese food at local when coming to Japan. Dotonbori, Nishiki Market, Omoide, etc. are the best places to enjoy local delicious food. Kaki-no-ha sushi, persimmon-leaf sushi literally, is a special autumn food to taste in Nara. Okonomiyaki in Osaka or Hiroshima style is also well-known to feed your stomach.
 You may know Gion distinct in Kyoto for the geishas, and it’s a unique experience to watch the Odori, traditional Japanese dances, performance by geishas or maiko in the theater. You could immerse in enjoying the amazing art handed down from ancient ages.

  If you would like go to see fall foliage in the northern Japan, please visit there in early November. Apart from this, you could see autumn leaves in other parts of Japan throughout November. The red leaves forecast issued by Japan weather bureau would be helpful to confirm when and where you can go to admire the fine autumn views.
 Remember to wear thicker in case of sudden coldness.