November in Kyoto averages highs of 16 °C (62 °F) and lows of 7 °C (45 °F), with about 6 rainy days and 10 h 16 min of daylight.
November weather in Kyoto at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is November a good time to visit Kyoto?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. November is usually high season in Kyoto: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in November 2026
- Tue 3 Nov: Culture Day (文化の日) public holiday
- Mon 23 Nov: Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日) public holiday
- Autumn leaves usually peak from mid to late November event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Kyoto in November
November's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Fushimi Inari shrine — climb past the first gates to lose the crowds outdoors
- Kiyomizu-dera and Higashiyama — early morning outdoors
- Arashiyama bamboo grove — before 8am outdoors
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) outdoors
- Gion at dusk — teahouse streets outdoors
- Nishiki Market — lunch on the go indoors
Where to stay: Near Kyoto Station for transport; Gion or Higashiyama for old streets; Nakagyo for food.
What to pack for Kyoto in November
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 16 °C (62 °F), nights near 7 °C (45 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Kyoto costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–130 | €160–330 |
Excluding flights. November is usually high season in Kyoto: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
November in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 17° / 8° | 8 | Mixed weather |
| Bangkok | 31° / 24° | 9 | Mixed weather |
| Singapore | 29° / 24° | 28 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is November a good time to visit Kyoto?
By the numbers, November is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 16 °C (62 °F) and about 6 rainy days. November is usually high season in Kyoto: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are April, May, October.
How warm is Kyoto in November?
Average highs are 16 °C (62 °F) and lows 7 °C (45 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Kyoto in November?
Expect about 6 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 80 mm in total. It is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kyoto.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.