Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Osaka in November
Osaka cools off: highs slip to 62°F (17°C), from 72°F in October, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain.
November opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 79/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (93 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What November feels like
Highs near 62°F (17°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 46°F (8°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (93 mm).
Plan around November
November is one of Osaka's best months on the climate data.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 3.7 in (93 mm) after 7.6 in (192 mm) in October.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and November.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by December, the score drops to 62/100.
- Comfort improves from 71/100 in October to 79/100.
- Our Japan Golden Route recommends Mar – May, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 46°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Osaka in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Umeda Sky Building
Twin towers joined by an open-air Floating Garden Observatory 173 m up.
Why now November scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Dotonbori
Canal-side strip of giant neon signs, the Glico runner and street food stalls.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 3.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Kuromon Ichiba Market
Covered market with grilled scallops, wagyu skewers, sea urchin and fruit stalls.
Mizuno
Family-run okonomiyaki shop on Dotonbori since 1945, with a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery
Japan's first malt whisky distillery, 40 minutes away by train in Shimamoto.
Nearby in November
- Kyoto in November~27 mi · highs 60°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Tokyo in November~244 mi · highs 62°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~264 m to Osaka's ~23 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.
Osaka in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Osaka?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 79/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain. Our Japan Golden Route recommends Mar – May, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Osaka in November?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Osaka in November?
Some: about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 69.0 in (1753 mm).
What should I pack for Osaka in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 46°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Osaka in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.