Tokyo Weather in November

Season: Late Autumn
In Short: Cold and clear; temperature keeps decreasing; red maple leaves season

The weather in November in Tokyo is cool and clear and the climate becomes drier with soughing wind, when the monthly rainfall sharply decreases as entering late autumn. In early November, the weather is still pleasant, at a high temperature over 23℃ (73.4℉) in the daytime. But in the end of this month, with the temperature decreasing, the weather gradually becomes cold especially in the morning and evening. It drops below 20°C (68°F) many times, while it’s around 5°C (41°F) or even approaching 0°C (32°F) at night.

In most of the time, the sky is clear and cloudless, suitable for sightseeing and hiking. Another good thing is that visitors can view the red maple leaves swaying in the autumn wind so November is definitely one of the best time to travel in Tokyo. It is strongly recommended for visitors to travel in the afternoons because of abundant sunshine during that period.
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Odaiba Seaside Park, Tokyo

Averages of November in Tokyo

High Temperature: 16°C / 60.8°F
Low Temperature: 12°C / 53.6°F
Precipitation: 85mm
Rainy Days: 7 days
Humidity: 57%
Sunrise: 06:04-06:32
Sunset: 16:29-16:48
Daylight hours: about 10.3h
Sunshine hours: around 6h

Is November a Good Time to Go to Tokyo?

November is absolutely one of the best time for sightseeing in Tokyo. It’s great to see stunning fall foliage in the cool climate. However, as a high season, it is crowded and expensive somewhat.

What Is the Temperature in Tokyo in November? How Cold Is It?

In early November, the highest temperature is 23-27℃ (73.4-80.6℉) in Tokyo, while the nighttime temperature can drop to about 8℃ (46.4℉). To late November, it becomes colder as the temperature is no more than 22℃ (71.6℉) during the day, mostly it hovers around 20℃ (68℉) or even lower. Meanwhile, the low temperature is even lower at the end of November. In colder years, it closes to the freezing point at night.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Does Tokyo Get Snow in November?

It doesn’t snow in Tokyo in November, on an extremely low probability. Usually, the first snow comes in December at the earliest, while January and February are the snowiest months in Tokyo. Even in March, you can see a few snows there probably.

Recommended Clothes to Wear in November

Girls

Tops: To prevent catching a cold, girls can bring sweater and trench coat to warm themselves. In late November or colder time in a day, a piece of down coat is also necessary.
Bottoms & shoes: Basically speaking, jeans and sweatpants are enough for the weather in November. But for people who are sensitive to cold air, one more pair of long johns is recommended too. For shoes, sneakers are convenient for you to view the red maple leaves.

Boys

Tops: An outdoor jacket is proper to wear when the temperature gets lower. In the daytime, boys can choose to wear a wool sweater pair with a thick hoodie outside.
Bottoms & shoes: For bottoms, boys can choose the thick sweatpants. In late November, thicker winter pants is more suitable to the weather. A pair of hiking shoes is great for you to walk around.

Accessories: By late November, scarf and hat are needed.
Special Recommendation: While visiting historical sites and appreciating the red maple leaves in Tokyo, it must be a good experience wearing Japanese traditional clothing, kimono. You can easily rent a kimono in any of the kimono rental shops.

Chase Fall Foliage in Tokyo in November 2025

Travel Recommendation:

November is not only the season of red maple leaves, but also the yellow ginkgo leaves season. For visitors who are interested in traveling in Tokyo in November 2025, here are some recommended red leaves destinations for you.

1. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is one of the oldest gardens in Tokyo and it is also one of the national scenic spots. It is close to the Tokyo Dome and famous for the marvelous view of red maple leaves. The best period for viewing maple leaves in Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is from mid-late November to early December. Traveling in Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, visitors can not only appreciate the red leaves in autumn, but also experience the unique landscape architecture because the Koishikawa Korakuen Garden combines Chinese and Japanese architectural styles.

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden

National Showa Memorial Park

2. National Showa Memorial Park

Autumn is the most marvelous season in National Showa Memorial Park, in the west of Tokyo downtown. Usually in November, the park is decorated with yellow ginkgoes and red maples, especially the avenues of ginkgoes. Also, various flowers bloom throughout the year in the park. Visitors can enjoy your leisure time by having a picnic or walking here.

3. Meiji Jingu Gaien

Meiji Jingu Gaien is another famous place to appreciate red and yellow leaves in late November. The famous ginkgo avenue, about 300 meters (330 yards) long and between Aoyama-dori Avenue and the baseball field, turns to be a golden street in autumn. During maple viewing season, Meiji Jingu Gaien holds Ginkgo Festival and various food stalls sell local delicacies. Visitor who travel in this period can’t miss this festive atmosphere.

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Asakusa - Tori no Ichi Festival

Festival Fair in Tokyo

In November, the shrines and temples in Japan hold Tori no Ichi Festival, a kind of temple fair originating from worshipping ceremonies. In Tokyo, visitors can go to enjoy the Tori no Ichi Festival in Asakusa. The most special feature of this festival is the decorated Kumade rakes, which is said can bring wealth and prosperity to people. What’s more, in on this festival, many booths sell the exquisite distinctive products and snacks and it can be a lot of fun to wear kimono, Japanese traditional clothing to attend the fair. There are usually two or three days selected to hold the lively fair. In 2025, Asakusa Tori no Ichi Festival will be on November 12th and 24th. If you miss it in Asakusa, the one at Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku is an alternative choice.