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When to go · Sai

Sai in November

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (cold, limited ferry service).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
10°C (50°F) / 2°C (36°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
High
Japan overall
Prices
High
Japan overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Sai

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (cold, limited ferry service).

Is another month better than November?

November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages
  • SaiHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), 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 Sai, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Nov: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Nov: 10 °C (50 °F)

    Jun: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Night low

    Nov: 2 °C (36 °F)

    Jun: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Nov: 7

    Jun: 4 (better)

  • Crowds

    Nov: High

    Jun: Low

  • Prices

    Nov: High

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Nov: 0

    Jun: 0

November: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (cold, limited ferry service).

June: Inside Sai's best window: Jun–Sep (sea‑urchin roe festival, milder weather).

Sai: 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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