Month guide · Tokyo · Japan
Tokyo in November
What November is really like in Tokyo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Kakidai, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Tokyo. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. Crisp, sunny days and autumn leaves from mid-to-late November, especially the golden ginkgo avenue at Meiji Jingu Gaien.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Tokyo: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (22°C (72°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:18
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:35
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F)
Autumn (September–November). Heat and typhoon risk in September give way to clear, comfortable October days and autumn 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 in Rikugien, Shinjuku Gyoen and Meiji Jingu Gaien (usually mid-November to early December)
- Tori-no-ichi fairs at Otori shrines (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.
Landmark · Shibuya
Shibuya Crossing
Watch from above at Shibuya Sky or from the station's upper walkways, then cross it yourself at dusk when the screens light up.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Photo spot
Market · Tsukiji
Tsukiji Outer Market
The wholesale fish market moved to Toyosu in 2018, but the outer market's hundreds of shops and stalls still sell knives, tea, dried goods and street food: tamagoyaki omelette on a stick, grilled scallops and bowls of fresh sashimi on rice for breakfast.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
Museum · Ueno
Tokyo National Museum
Start in the main Honkan building for an overview of Japanese art, then save the dimly lit Horyuji gallery for a quiet finish.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Experience · Toyosu
teamLab Planets
In this immersive digital-art museum you walk barefoot through rooms of knee-deep water, mirrored light installations and a garden of suspended orchids, with artworks that respond to your movement.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Art
- Rainy day
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 9°C and 8 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 Tokyo?
It is one of the best months to visit Tokyo. Crisp, sunny days and autumn leaves from mid-to-late November, especially the golden ginkgo avenue at Meiji Jingu Gaien.
+How warm is Tokyo in November?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.