Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Furano and Biei in November
Furano and Biei cools off: highs slip to 41°F (5°C), from 56°F in October, with lows of 29°F (-2°C) and about 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 37/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 4.1 in (103 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 37/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Highs only reach about 41°F (5°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C), so expect frost and ice.
Some rain is likely, about 4.1 in (103 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 26 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May & June and September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 29°F.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (15°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 64/100 in October to 37/100.
- Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Furano and Biei in November
With highs near 41°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Furano Cheese Factory
Dairy workshop with cheese tastings, ice cream and a pizza kitchen.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Furano Wine Factory
Municipal winery on a hill with free tastings of local wines.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Shirahige Waterfall
Falls seeping through cliff rock into a blue river, seen from a bridge.
Farm Tomita
Famous lavender farm with striped flower beds and lavender soft serve.
Patchwork Road
Scenic farm roads past the Ken and Mary Tree and Seven Stars Tree.
Nearby in November
- Sapporo in November~63 mi · highs 44°F, 5.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Otaru in November~77 mi · highs 44°F, 5.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~517 m to Furano and Biei's ~208 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Furano and Biei in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Furano and Biei?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 37/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May & June and September. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain. Our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route recommends Jul – Aug, Jan – Feb, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Furano and Biei in November?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 29°F (-2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Furano and Biei in November?
Some: about 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.0 in (1093 mm).
What should I pack for Furano and Biei in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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