November · Japan
Best time to visit Hokkaido in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hokkaido in November
Average temperature 3°C, 72 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
3.8/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Hokkaido scores 3.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 72 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hokkaido is Japan's wild north-Sapporo snow festivals, lavender fields of Furano, and hot-spring towns after powder days. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
November in Hokkaido — the hardest end of the year
At 3°C (37°F) this is proper winter weather in November: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 72 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 3.8/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Hokkaido — 5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hokkaido in November?
- In November, Hokkaido averages 3°C, 72 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Hokkaido?
- November earns a 3.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hokkaido in November?
- Expect about 72 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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