November · Japan
Best time to visit Matsumoto in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Matsumoto in November
Average temperature 6°C, 74 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
4.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Matsumoto scores 4.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Matsumoto's black-walled castle and the Japanese Alps make it a gateway to the northern highlands.
November in Matsumoto — off-season conditions
November averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Matsumoto in November?
- In November, Matsumoto averages 6°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Matsumoto?
- November earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Matsumoto in November?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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