Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Tokyo in November
Tokyo cools off: highs slip to 62°F (17°C), from 71°F in October, with lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain.
November opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 80/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (97 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What November feels like
Days are mild at around 62°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 44°F (7°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.8 in (97 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around November
November is one of Tokyo's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and November.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by December, the score drops to 70/100.
- Comfort improves from 66/100 in October to 80/100.
- Our Japan Golden Route recommends Mar – May, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 44°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tokyo in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Omoide Yokocho
Smoky postwar alley of tiny yakitori stalls by Shinjuku station.
Why now November scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
teamLab Planets TOKYO
Walk-through digital art installations, some knee-deep in water.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 3.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Shibuya Sky
Open-air rooftop deck 230 m up Shibuya Scramble Square with 360-degree views.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Shibuya Crossing
The world's busiest scramble crossing, best seen from above and then crossed yourself.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Large garden mixing Japanese, English and French styles; prime cherry blossom spot.
Nearby in November
- Kyoto in November~224 mi · highs 60°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Osaka in November~244 mi · highs 62°F, 3.7 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 ~233 m to Tokyo's ~40 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.
Tokyo in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Tokyo?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 80/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain. Our Japan Golden Route recommends Mar – May, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Tokyo in November?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in November?
Some: about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.5 in (1638 mm).
What should I pack for Tokyo in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Tokyo in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.