Tokyo · Japan
November
Peak autumn foliage — arguably Tokyo's most beautiful month, rivalling cherry blossom.
Best match
#1 of 12 months
November is one of the best times to visit Tokyo.
Climate
High
16.6°C
Low
8.7°C
Rain
93mm
Sun
5.9hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How November scores in Tokyo
Weather
Excellent
Value
Above average
Crowds
Average
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Outstanding
What you gain in November
- ↑Koyo peak: ginkgo trees gold, maples deep red — Shinjuku Gyoen, Meiji Jingu and Hamarikyu spectacular
- ↑Comfortable cool temperatures: 16°C, far more pleasant than spring's crowds and rain
- ↑Shichi-go-san shrine ceremonies (mid-November) — children in kimono at every major shrine
What you sacrifice
- ↓Hotel prices rival spring: book 2–3 months ahead or pay peak rates
- ↓Popular foliage spots (Rikugien, Kokedera in Kyoto) sell out weeks in advance
- ↓International tourist numbers have grown sharply in recent years — no longer the secret season
November in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tokyo, not across destinations. Methodology →