Tokyo Weather in November: Temperatures & What to Wear

Tokyo's November weather drops from an average high of 19.7℃ in the first ten days to 15.9℃ by the end of the month, so what you wear depends on when you travel.

Averaged over the Japan Meteorological Agency's actual observations at the Tokyo station from 2016 to 2025, early November runs 19.7℃ high and 11.5℃ low, mid-month 17.8℃ and 9.6℃, and late November 15.9℃ and 7.7℃. It gets steadily colder.

This guide covers the weather and temperatures in early, mid and late November, what to wear in each period, rainfall and sunset times, based on the ten-year average of Tokyo's actual observations and the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan's 2026 sunset data.

Early November weather and temperatures

1 to 10 November: cool by day, chilly morning and evening

In early November the daytime temperature climbs to around 20℃, but mornings and evenings drop to the low teens. The gap between the two is what you notice.

Based on the Japan Meteorological Agency's actual observations at the Tokyo station from 2016 to 2025, the average temperature in early November (1 to 10) is 15.2℃, the average high 19.7℃ and the average low 11.5℃.

Source: Japan Meteorological Agency, Tokyo station 47662, average of actual observations for 1 to 10 November, 2016 to 2025

During the day a long-sleeved tee or a shirt with a light jacket is enough to get around in, but if you are out early or have plans that run into the night, bring a cardigan or something that blocks the wind.

Early November temperatures have varied from year to year over the past decade. In the warm years the average high went above 23℃, while in the cold ones it stayed in the 16℃ range. Check the latest forecast just before you travel.

Mid-November weather and temperatures

11 to 20 November: mornings and evenings go below 10℃

In mid-November the daytime temperature is around 18℃, but mornings and evenings fall below 10℃, colder than the first ten days.

Based on the Japan Meteorological Agency's actual observations at the Tokyo station from 2016 to 2025, the average temperature in mid-November (11 to 20) is 13.4℃, the average high 17.8℃ and the average low 9.6℃.

Source: Japan Meteorological Agency, Tokyo station 47662, average of actual observations for 11 to 20 November, 2016 to 2025

Compared with early November, both the average high and the average low come down by about 2℃. During the day you can get around in long sleeves with a jacket or cardigan over them, but if you set off early or stay outdoors into the evening, a light coat that actually keeps you warm is easier.

This is the period when the average low goes under 10℃. Packing for the daytime temperature alone can leave you colder than expected morning and evening. Actual temperatures differ year to year, so check the latest forecast just before you travel.

Late November weather and temperatures

21 to 30 November: single digits in the morning, time for a light coat

By late November the daytime temperature comes down to around 16℃ and mornings and evenings fall to about 8℃, a step colder again than mid-month.

Averaging the Japan Meteorological Agency's actual observations at the Tokyo station from 2016 to 2025, the average temperature in late November (21 to 30) is 11.5℃, the average high 15.9℃ and the average low 7.7℃.

Source: Japan Meteorological Agency, Tokyo station 47662, average of actual observations for 21 to 30 November, 2016 to 2025

Compared with mid-November, the average high drops about 2℃ and the average low about 2℃ as well. In the daytime a knit or long sleeves under a light coat works well, and if you are moving early or outdoors into the night, something warmer over the top is easier.

Morning and evening lows average 7 to 8℃, so a thin jacket on its own can feel cool. If you feel the cold, a light down jacket or a scarf, something you can add or take off easily, is worth bringing.

Temperatures vary from year to year. It is worth looking at the forecast close to your travel dates.

What to wear in Tokyo in November

Over the past ten years the average temperature in Tokyo has differed by about 4℃ between the start and the end of November. Adjust how heavy your outerwear is to your travel dates.

Early November

Early November has an average high of 19.7℃ and an average low of 11.5℃.

On many days a long-sleeved tee or shirt with a cardigan or a light jacket is enough during the day. If you are out early or have plans that run late, one light coat on top makes things easier.

Mid-November

Mid-November has an average high of 17.8℃ and an average low of 9.6℃, with morning and evening temperatures going below 10℃.

During the day a knit or a light jacket will do, but morning and evening are easier with a coat that keeps you warm. Plenty of indoor places have the heating on, so layers you can take off and put back on beat one thick garment.

Late November

Late November comes down to an average high of 15.9℃ and an average low of 7.7℃, closer to the turn from late autumn into early winter.

A coat is comfortable even during the day, and for mornings, evenings or long stretches outdoors, a warm coat or a light down jacket is useful. If you feel the cold, bring a scarf as well.

What to wear by period

Even within November, the difference between the first and last ten days is fairly large. Look at the forecast before you go, and if your plans are packed into mornings and evenings, pick your outerwear against the low rather than the daytime high.

Sunset times in Tokyo in November

The sun sets early in Tokyo in November, so it helps to move your afternoon sightseeing a little earlier than usual.

By the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan's figures, sunset in Tokyo in 2026 moves from 16:46 on 1 November to 16:28 on 30 November, about 18 minutes earlier. From mid-November the sun goes down in the 16:30s.

Source: National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Ephemeris Computation Office, Tokyo sunrise and sunset 2026

If you want the sunset and the night view together, aim to reach the observation deck or viewpoint 30 to 60 minutes before sunset, between 15:30 and 16:00. In late November the sun is down before 16:30. Leave extra time between stops if your afternoon is full of sights.

On an open-air observation deck the wind makes it feel colder once the sun has gone. The average low in late November is 7.7℃ over the past ten years. An evening plan is easier with a coat or something that blocks the wind.

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November in Tokyo is where the end of autumn overlaps with the start of winter.

There is still soft sunlight during the day, but once the sun starts to go down the air turns cold quickly and the mood on the street changes with it. Since the gap between the first and last ten days is this wide, matching your outerwear to your travel dates makes walking around Tokyo far more comfortable.

Move a little earlier in the afternoon now that the days are short, and take a warm layer for the evening. Walking slowly between the cool afternoon and the chilly night can be the kind of thing you remember from a November trip to Tokyo.

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