Nagasaki weather in November
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Nagasaki station (27 m above sea level).
- High
- 18.5°C (65°F)
- Low
- 11.0°C (52°F)
- Precipitation
- 100.7 mm
- Wet days
- 8.2 days
- Sunshine
- 137 hours
- Highs fall 5.6°C from October and drop another 5.4°C into December.
- That is 2.7°C below Nagasaki's yearly average high of 21.2°C.
- Of our 34 places with temperature records, Nagasaki is the 7th warmest in November: 0.3°C cooler than Kumamoto and 0.3°C warmer than Fukuoka.
- November is Nagasaki's 4th driest month (100.7 mm).
- Of our 35 places, Nagasaki has the 15th highest precipitation in November: 1.8 mm less than Kagoshima and 4.4 mm more than Tokyo.
- Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 8.2 days, and 10 mm or more on 3.0 days.
- Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 1.0 days.
- The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 16.1 days, and 3.6 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- On 15 November 2026 the sun rises at 6:50 and sets at 17:20 in Nagasaki, giving 10 hours 30 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).
- Average temperature
- 14.5°C (58°F)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days of 25°C or more
- 0.6 days
Early, mid and late November
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 November | 20.6°C | 12.9°C | 38.8 mm |
| 11–20 November | 18.4°C | 11.0°C | 35.7 mm |
| 21–30 November | 16.6°C | 9.0°C | 26.2 mm |
By the last ten days of November the average high in Nagasaki is 4.0°C lower than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 1–10 November is the wettest (38.8 mm) and 21–30 November the driest (26.2 mm).
What to wear in Nagasaki in November
- Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
- A folding umbrella: rain falls on 8.2 days.
Pack
- Folding umbrella
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 Nagasaki Prefecture were 67.5% full on average (the busiest month of the year). Foreign guests spent 79,510 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 62.0% in October and 59.9% in December.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Nagasaki in November?
The average high is 18.5°C (65°F) and the average low 11.0°C (52°F). 100.7 mm of rain falls on about 8.2 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Nagasaki in November?
Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 8.2 days.
Is Nagasaki busy in November?
In November 2025, hotels and inns across Nagasaki Prefecture were 67.5% full on average (the busiest month of the year). Foreign guests spent 79,510 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for November in Nagasaki?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Nagasaki in November is 27.4°C (81°F), on 3 November 1897. The lowest is −0.2°C (32°F), on 29 November 1884.
What events are on in Nagasaki in November?
Nagasaki Bayside Marathon 2026: Mid-November. Shichi-go-san Festival, Suwa Shrine: 15 November. Shinkoku Kansha-sai (Niiname-sai), Suwa Shrine: 23 November.
November records in Nagasaki
The extremes the JMA has measured in November at its Nagasaki station.
- Hottest November day
- 27.4°C (81°F) on 3 November 1897 (records since 1878)
- Coldest November night
- −0.2°C (32°F) on 29 November 1884 (records since 1878)
- Wettest November day
- 115.0 mm on 18 November 2011 (records since 1878)
What's on in Nagasaki in November
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Nagasaki Bayside Marathon 20262026長崎ベイサイドマラソン | Mid-November. 15 November 2026. | Start and finish at Mizube-no-Mori Park; course around Nagasaki Harbor. A road race with half marathon, 10 km and 1.9 km events. The half marathon starts at 9:00. Official page |
| Shichi-go-san Festival, Suwa Shrine七五三祭（諏訪神社） | 15 November | Suwa Shrine. A ceremony at 10:00 attended by children who have reached the ages of three, five or seven, praying for their healthy growth. Official page |
| Shinkoku Kansha-sai (Niiname-sai), Suwa Shrine新穀感謝祭（新嘗祭）（諏訪神社） | 23 November | Suwa Shrine. A harvest thanksgiving rite held at 10:00. Official page |
Nagasaki before and after November
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Sources for this page
- Normals for 1991–2020: Nagasaki (長崎), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Normals for 1991–2020: Nagasaki (長崎), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Nagasaki (長崎) (平年値 旬ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Records for November: Nagasaki (長崎) (観測史上1〜10位の値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Sunrise and sunset by prefectural capital (各地のこよみ)National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
- 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
- Nagasaki Bayside Marathon 2026 (2026長崎ベイサイドマラソン)City of Nagasaki (Bayside Marathon Executive Committee)
- Shichi-go-san Festival, Suwa Shrine (七五三祭（諏訪神社）)Suwa Shrine (Chinzei Taisha Suwa Jinja)