November · Japan
Best time to visit Nikko in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nikko in November
Average temperature 11°C, 87 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
5.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 87 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
November in Nikko scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 87 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nikko's shrines and cedar avenues sit in the mountains north of Tokyo as a UNESCO complex.
November in Nikko: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 11°C (51°F) in November. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 87 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 7.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nikko in November?
- In November, Nikko averages 11°C, 87 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Nikko?
- November earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nikko in November?
- Expect about 87 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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