Nara Weather in November

Season: Late Autumn
In Short: Getting cold, fresh, mostly sunny and cloudless

Entering November, the Nara weather is gradually getting cold and the temperature difference during a day is large. The weather is sunny and cloudless most of the time which is perfect for sightseeing. It doesn’t rain so much in this month but the humidity is not low. Traveling in this month, visitors don’t need to bring extra moisturizing products. What’s more, it is the peak time of red maple leaves, one of the reason why November is one of the best time to travel in Nara.

Temperature

The average temperature in November is 13°C (55.4°F). The highest temperature is 17°C (62.6°F) but the lowest temperature is only 8°C (46.4°F) averagely. During this month, a thick overcoat is pretty necessary if you plan to travel early in the morning or late in the evening.
Average High Temperature: 17°C / 62.6°F

Average Low Temperature: 8°C / 46.4°F

Rainfall

It doesn’t rain so much in this month but the humidity is not low, at 66% averagely, which gives people a comfortable feeling. The average rainfall is about 78mm in the whole month. While appreciating the red leaves, visitors don’t have to worry about sudden rains.
Average Rainy Days: 7 days
Average Humidity: 66%

Sunrise & Sunset

The closer to December, the shorter the daylight hours become. In November, the sun rises at around 06:29 and falls at 16:51. The total daylight hours are about 10.3h and the sunshine hours are around 4.4h. Traveling in the afternoon is a good choice because the sunshine hours are mainly in this period.
Daylight hours: about 10.3h
Sunshine hours: around 4.4h

Recommended Clothes to Wear in November 2025

The temperature drops day by day in November. To prevent getting cold, warm and even thick clothes are needed. Here are the recommended clothes.

Girls

Tops: To better adapt to the weather, a thick jacket or overcoat can protect you from getting cold when the temperature drops. For innerwear, hoodie and thin sweater can be your best choices. They can not only keep warm but also allow you travel with a comfortable feeling.
Bottoms & shoes: To keep legs warm, a pair of thick sweatpants is necessary and in the same time, it is convenient. Pairing with the sneakers are perfect for sightseeing.

Boys

Tops: When the temperature is low, boys can choose to wear thick overcoat to keep warm. In warmer daytime, a hoodie with a thick sweater inside can adapt to the weather.
Bottoms & shoes: Jeans and sweatpants are suitable to the weather. To ensure you a wonderful trip, a pair of hiking shoes is the must while appreciating the red leaves.

Accessories: If you want to dress warmer in November, you can bring a winter hat and scarf with you.
Special Recommendation: While the weather is not too cold in the daytime, visitors can experience the kimono, Japanese traditional clothing and take pictures in it with the red leaves. It is very convenient for visitors to rent a kimono in local kimono rental shops.

Top Attractions to Visit in Nara in November

Travel Recommendation:

1. Tanzan Shrine

November is the peak season of red maple leaves. To appreciate the best red leaves, the Tanzan Shrine must be a good choice. Starting in mid-November, 3,000 maple trees in Tanzan Shrine turn in red in the same time and this marvelous scene is absolutely unmissable for visitors. Preserving the only existing wooden Thirteen Story Pagoda in the world, Tanzan Shrine is also a popular travel destination for culture and history fans.

2. Todaiji Temple

Another recommended place to appreciate the red leaves in Nara is the Todaiji Temple. Visitors can view the red leaves in almost every corner of the temple. In Todaiji Temple, you can also have fun with the cute deer. It is strongly recommended you to take photos with the deer in red leaves’ background. Besides the Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Tobuhino can also provide you the chance to get close to the deer. What’s more, the red leaves in these places are worth-seeing too.

Todai-ji Temple

Bronze Antiques

3. Nara National Museum

In November, the Nara National Museum holds the exhibition which mainly exhibit the treasures and relics in Shosoin Hall of Todai-ji Temple. Some of the treasures are not normally exhibited to the public. Visitors can catch the chance to experience the culture and customs in Nara Period (710-794AD).

Tip: The amount of the visitors in Nara National Museum always rise to the peak in the beginning of the entry time. It is more advisable for you to enter the museum later and stagger the peak.

Nara National Museum in November

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