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Japan in November: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What November is actually like in Japan — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 17°C
- Average low
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 105mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 8th warmest month of Japan's year. The 9th wettest month, at 6% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in November
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- November 3 文化の日 · Culture Day
- November 23 勤労感謝の日 · Labour Thanksgiving Day
On in November
- Autumn Leaves (Koyo) in JapanKyoto
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Tokyo, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.