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Osaka in November
What November is really like in Osaka: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sakai Yayoi, CC0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Osaka. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Crisp and sunny, with autumn leaves at Minoo Park and Osaka Castle from mid to late November.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Osaka: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with October (24°C (75°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:54
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). Typhoon risk and heat in September, then clear, comfortable weather and red leaves in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Autumn leaves at Minoo Park and Osaka Castle (usually mid to late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Namba
Hozenji Yokocho
Splash water on the statue with the ladle and make a wish, as locals do, then eat at one of the alley's okonomiyaki or kushikatsu restaurants.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- History
Neighbourhood · Shinsaibashi
Amerikamura
'America Village' grew out of shops selling American vintage clothing in the 1970s and is now Osaka's youth-culture district, with second-hand clothing, sneaker and record stores, street art and small clubs around Triangle Park.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
Museum · Ikeda
Cupnoodles Museum Osaka Ikeda
Take the Hankyu Takarazuka line from Umeda to Ikeda, about 20 minutes, and arrive early on weekends for the workshop.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Food
Street · Tenma
Tenjinbashisuji shopping street
Often called Japan's longest covered shopping street, Tenjinbashisuji runs about 2.6 km north from Osaka Tenmangu shrine past hundreds of local shops, croquette stands, sushi bars and cafés.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 10°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Osaka?
It is one of the best months to visit Osaka. Crisp and sunny, with autumn leaves at Minoo Park and Osaka Castle from mid to late November.
+How warm is Osaka in November?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Osaka in November?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.