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Kyoto in November: solid, though May remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.01°N 135.77°E
61°FMax temperature
22%Rainy days
8.8hSunshine / day

Kyoto weather in November

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
45°F – 61°F
🌧 Rainy days
22% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.6/10)

Should you visit Kyoto in November?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 22%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 61°F
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.8h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in November (7.0/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.

Kyoto in November by trip type

What to expect in November

Autumn in Kyoto is often underrated: 16°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Kyoto

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌫️ January30°F46°F24%0.1in7.8h4.7/10
🌫️ February30°F48°F26%0.1in8.5h5.0/10
⛅ March37°F55°F36%0.1in9.7h5.6/10
🌤️ April46°F66°F36%0.2in10.2h7.1/10
🌤️ May55°F75°F39%0.2in10.8h7.6/10
🌤️ June64°F81°F47%0.3in9.8h7.6/10
🌤️ July73°F88°F55%0.3in11.0h7.2/10
🌤️ August75°F90°F42%0.2in11.9h7.4/10
🌤️ September70°F82°F49%0.3in9.8h7.6/10
🌤️ October55°F72°F37%0.2in9.1h7.3/10
⛅ November45°F61°F22%0.1in8.8h7.0/10
🌫️ December34°F50°F23%0.1in7.7h5.2/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In November, Kyoto averages 61°F, 22% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

November vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 7.6/10). Difference:

FAQ — Kyoto in November

Is November a good time to visit Kyoto?
November is an acceptable time for Kyoto (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Kyoto in November?
With 61°F max and 8.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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