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Daisen in November

Good month. Outside the best window (Aug (fireworks) or May–Oct for mild weather). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: High; Japan overall
Prices: High; Japan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodJapan month rating

Outside the best window (Aug (fireworks) or May–Oct for mild weather). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages

DaisenHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Japan overall: High
Prices · Japan overall: High

Japan overall: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Daisen, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Nov: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Nov: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 7 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Nov: High
May: Medium
Prices
Nov: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 1

November: Outside the best window (Aug (fireworks) or May–Oct for mild weather). Across Japan: Autumn leaves in Kyoto and Tokyo: excellent weather, peak hotel prices mid-to-late month.

May: Inside Daisen's best window: Aug (fireworks) or May–Oct for mild weather.

Daisen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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