November · Japan
Best time to visit Niseko in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Niseko in November
Average temperature 5°C, 157 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
1.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 157 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Niseko scores 1.5/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 157 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Niseko is Hokkaido's powder capital, famous for deep dry snow on Mount Annupuri and onsen evenings in Hirafu. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
November in Niseko: expect compromises
November averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 157 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 1.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 7.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Niseko in November?
- In November, Niseko averages 5°C, 157 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.5/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Niseko?
- November earns a 1.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Niseko in November?
- Expect about 157 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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