Kusatsu Onsen weather in November
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Kusatsu station (1,223 m above sea level).
- High
- 9.1°C (48°F)
- Low
- 0.4°C (33°F)
- Precipitation
- 63.9 mm
- Wet days
- 8.2 days
- Sunshine
- 161 hours
- Highs fall 5.4°C from October and drop another 6.2°C into December.
- That is 3.2°C below Kusatsu Onsen's yearly average high of 12.3°C.
- Of our 34 places with temperature records, Kusatsu Onsen is the 2nd coldest in November: 0.9°C cooler than Hakodate and 0.4°C warmer than Sapporo.
- November is Kusatsu Onsen's 2nd driest month (63.9 mm).
- Of our 35 places, Kusatsu Onsen has the 5th lowest precipitation in November: 5.4 mm less than Hiroshima and 1.5 mm more than Kobe.
- Rain or snow of 1 mm or more falls on 8.2 days, and 10 mm or more on 2.2 days.
- The temperature drops below 0°C on 14.6 nights.
- 9 cm of snow falls in an average November; snow 5 cm or deeper lies on the ground on 0.7 days.
- The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 19.4 days, and 3.8 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- Average temperature
- 4.4°C (40°F)
- Deepest snow (average of each year's deepest)
- 3 cm
Early, mid and late November
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 November | 11.4°C | 2.0°C | 18.9 mm |
| 11–20 November | 8.8°C | 0.3°C | 25.3 mm |
| 21–30 November | 7.1°C | −1.2°C | 19.7 mm |
By the last ten days of November the average high in Kusatsu Onsen is 4.3°C lower than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 11–20 November is the wettest (25.3 mm) and 1–10 November the driest (18.9 mm).
What to wear in Kusatsu Onsen in November
- A winter coat over layers, and a scarf.
- Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 14.6 nights.
- A folding umbrella: rain or snow falls on 8.2 days.
Pack
- Folding umbrella
- Gloves and a warm hat
- Scarf
Holidays and crowds in November
National holidays in November 2026:
- Tue 3 November — Culture Day
- Mon 23 November — Labor Thanksgiving Day
- Sat 21 November to Mon 23 November: 3 days off in a row
In November 2025, hotels and inns across Gunma Prefecture were 48.0% full on average (4th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 34,560 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 49.2% in October and 43.4% in December.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kusatsu Onsen in November?
The average high is 9.1°C (48°F) and the average low 0.4°C (33°F). 63.9 mm of rain or snow falls on about 8.2 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Kusatsu Onsen in November?
A winter coat over layers, and a scarf. Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 14.6 nights. A folding umbrella: rain or snow falls on 8.2 days.
Is Kusatsu Onsen busy in November?
In November 2025, hotels and inns across Gunma Prefecture were 48.0% full on average (4th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 34,560 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for November in Kusatsu Onsen?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Kusatsu Onsen in November is 20.7°C (69°F), on 3 November 2023. The lowest is −7.3°C (19°F), on 27 November 1983.
What events are on in Kusatsu Onsen in November?
Michi-no-Eki Autumn Leaves Light-up: From late October to mid-November (2026: 28 October to 15 November).
November records in Kusatsu Onsen
The extremes the JMA has measured in November at its Kusatsu station.
- Hottest November day
- 20.7°C (69°F) on 3 November 2023 (records since 1978)
- Coldest November night
- −7.3°C (19°F) on 27 November 1983 (records since 1978)
- Wettest November day
- 92.0 mm on 30 November 1990 (records since 1976)
- Deepest November snow
- 26 cm on 28 November 2021 (records since 1989)
- Most snow in one November day
- 31 cm on 27 November 2021 (records since 1989)
What's on in Kusatsu Onsen in November
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Michi-no-Eki Autumn Leaves Light-up道の駅紅葉ライトアップ | From late October to mid-November (2026: 28 October to 15 November) | Michi-no-Eki (roadside station), Kusatsu. The autumn leaves are lit from 17:00 to 21:00. The period may be shortened depending on the state of the leaves. Official page |
Kusatsu Onsen before and after November
Other places in November
| Place | High | Against Kusatsu Onsen | Wet days | Against Kusatsu Onsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karuizawa | 11.2°C | +2.1°C | 5.9 days | −2.3 days |
| Nagano | 13.4°C | +4.3°C | 6.8 days | −1.4 days |
| NikkoImaichi | 13.7°C | +4.6°C | 6.6 days | −1.6 days |
| Mount TakaoHachioji | 16.4°C | +7.3°C | 7.2 days | −1.0 days |
| Toyama | 15.7°C | +6.6°C | 16.8 days | +8.6 days |
Sources for this page
- Normals for 1991–2020: Kusatsu (草津), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Normals for 1991–2020: Kusatsu (草津), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Kusatsu (草津) (平年値 旬ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Records for November: Kusatsu (草津) (観測史上1〜10位の値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- National holidays (国民の祝日について)Cabinet Office
- Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 final figures (宿泊旅行統計調査 2025年 年の確定値)Japan Tourism Agency
- Michi-no-Eki Autumn Leaves Light-up (道の駅紅葉ライトアップ)Kusatsu Onsen Tourism Association