Your November weather guide
MildWeather in Tokyo in November
November is a good fit for Tokyo if you prefer mild days to heat and can work around rain. Average daytime highs are 15.5°C, falling to 8°C at night, with about 10 rainy days across the month. That suits time outdoors in layers, but not a trip built around warm evenings. For a UK traveller, the appeal is gentler daytime weather than London, rather than a long-haul journey to guaranteed warmth.
Long-term climate averages for Tokyo, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Tokyo, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Tokyo.
- Average daytime high
- 15.5°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 20°C
- Average night-time low
- 8.0°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 4°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.1°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sea temperature
- 18.7°C
- year to year: 18°C to 19°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.7h
- 47% of 10.1 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 10
- 90 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 23.4°C
- 1999-11-01
- Record low 1991-2020
- -2.9°C
- 2016-11-25
- Flight from London
- ≈ 12 h 42 min
- 9595 km, long-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How November compares
November is the 8th warmest month of the year in Tokyo and ranks 113th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Tokyo is 5.1°C warmer by day and 3.1°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Tokyo peaks at 15.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.6°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 8.0°C; one night in ten drops to 4.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 23.4°C (1999-11-01) and the coldest night -2.9°C (2016-11-25).
Rain in November
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 90 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2003 with 228 mm, the driest 1998 with 8 mm. Humidity averages 77%.
Sea temperature in November
The sea averages 18.7°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 17.8°C to 19.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:17 and sets about 16:34 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 53%.
Is November a good time to visit Tokyo?
November is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Tokyo on our scoring are August, September, July; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.
Pack for mild afternoons and chilly evenings
Layers make more sense than packing only heavy winter clothing or expecting shirtsleeve weather throughout. A jumper and a jacket give you flexibility as the temperature changes between daytime outings and evenings. The warmer days can reach 19.6°C or more, so you may want to shed a layer while walking. The catch comes after dark: the coldest nights fall to 4.2°C or below, making a warmer outer layer useful if you plan to stay out. November suits travellers who find hot city weather tiring, but anyone hoping to sit outdoors comfortably late into the evening should temper that expectation.
Keep outdoor plans flexible
Rain is a meaningful part of the November picture, so take a waterproof jacket and shoes you are comfortable wearing in wet conditions. About 10 rainy days means an entirely dry visit is not something to count on, although it does not mean rain lasts all day when it arrives. Keep indoor alternatives available rather than fixing every outdoor plan in advance. There are about 4.7 hours of sunshine within 10.1 hours of daylight, so put the outdoor parts of your day before evening and use brighter spells when they come. This is a workable month for exploring, provided sunshine is a bonus rather than the main reason for travelling.
A little perspective
Tokyo through the year
November is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1°C | -0.4°C | 13.6°C | 5.9 | 67 | 7 | 0% |
| February | 9.0°C | 0.1°C | 13.2°C | 5.5 | 63 | 8 | 0% |
| March | 12.4°C | 3.5°C | 13.6°C | 4.9 | 114 | 12 | 0% |
| April | 17.2°C | 8.6°C | 15.2°C | 5.0 | 113 | 11 | 0% |
| May | 21.7°C | 14.0°C | 18.4°C | 4.4 | 131 | 12 | 13% |
| June | 24.5°C | 18.0°C | 21.3°C | 2.8 | 164 | 14 | 44% |
| Julybest | 28.1°C | 22.0°C | 24.7°C | 3.5 | 151 | 13 | 84% |
| Augustbest | 29.7°C | 23.4°C | 26.7°C | 4.7 | 114 | 11 | 93% |
| Septemberbest | 26.0°C | 20.0°C | 25.1°C | 4.0 | 185 | 14 | 64% |
| October | 20.6°C | 14.1°C | 21.6°C | 4.2 | 211 | 13 | 8% |
| NovemberSelected | 15.5°C | 8.0°C | 18.7°C | 4.7 | 90 | 10 | 0% |
| December | 10.5°C | 2.5°C | 15.6°C | 5.5 | 60 | 8 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Tokyo in November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Tokyo hot in November?
Tokyo is mild in November: the average daytime high is 15.5°C and nights average 8.0°C. Days over 25°C are rare in November.
Can you swim in the sea in Tokyo in November?
The sea around Tokyo averages 18.7°C in November, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 18°C to 19°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Tokyo in November?
Tokyo sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 90 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2003 (228 mm) and the driest was 1998 (8 mm).
How sunny is Tokyo in November?
Tokyo gets around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 10.1 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Tokyo compare with the UK in November?
Tokyo is on average 5.1°C warmer than London by day in November (15.5°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Tokyo?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Tokyo reached 23.4°C on 1999-11-01, and the coldest night dropped to -2.9°C on 2016-11-25.
Is Tokyo warmer than London in November?
Yes. Tokyo's average daytime high is 15.5°C, compared with London's 10.4°C, a difference of 5.1°C. That makes daytime outings milder on average, but Tokyo's nights still call for warm layers. Think less chilly, not summer-like.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming?
The sea averages 18.7°C, which is bracing rather than comfortably warm for swimming. If warm water is important to your holiday, November is not a strong choice. Treat any swim as a cool-water option, not the main attraction of the trip.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Tokyo. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 14.8 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C