Ise weather in November
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Obata station (10 m above sea level).
- High
- 17.1°C (63°F)
- Low
- 7.2°C (45°F)
- Precipitation
- 95.8 mm
- Wet days
- 6.5 days
- Sunshine
- 159 hours
- Highs fall 5.6°C from October and drop another 5.2°C into December.
- That is 3.5°C below Ise's yearly average high of 20.6°C.
- Of our 34 places with temperature records, Ise is the 15th warmest in November: level with Nara and level with Yokohama.
- November is Ise's 4th driest month (95.8 mm).
- Of our 35 places, Ise has the 17th highest precipitation in November: 0.5 mm less than Tokyo and 1.4 mm more than Takayama.
- Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 6.5 days, and 10 mm or more on 3.1 days.
- Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 0.7 days.
- The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 18.9 days, and 4.8 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- Average temperature
- 12.1°C (54°F)
Early, mid and late November
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 November | 19.0°C | 9.1°C | 25.7 mm |
| 11–20 November | 17.0°C | 7.2°C | 36.3 mm |
| 21–30 November | 15.4°C | 5.2°C | 33.8 mm |
By the last ten days of November the average high in Ise is 3.6°C lower than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 11–20 November is the wettest (36.3 mm) and 1–10 November the driest (25.7 mm).
What to wear in Ise in November
- Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
- Layers you can take off: afternoons are 9.9°C warmer than early mornings on average.
- A folding umbrella: rain falls on 6.5 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 Mie Prefecture were 66.8% full on average (the busiest month of the year). Foreign guests spent 42,130 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 58.6% in October and 58.7% in December.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Ise in November?
The average high is 17.1°C (63°F) and the average low 7.2°C (45°F). 95.8 mm of rain falls on about 6.5 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Ise in November?
Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater. Layers you can take off: afternoons are 9.9°C warmer than early mornings on average. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 6.5 days.
Is Ise busy in November?
In November 2025, hotels and inns across Mie Prefecture were 66.8% full on average (the busiest month of the year). Foreign guests spent 42,130 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for November in Ise?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Ise in November is 25.6°C (78°F), on 2 November 2023. The lowest is −1.7°C (29°F), on 29 November 2013.
What events are on in Ise in November?
Niiname-sai (Ise Jingu harvest thanksgiving rite): Held from 23 November. Shichi-go-san Festival, Futami Okitama Shrine: Every year on 15 November at 9:00. Autumn Grand Festival, Yamatohime-no-miya (Ise Jingu): Early November (5 November in 2026), starting at 10:00.
November records in Ise
The extremes the JMA has measured in November at its Obata station.
- Hottest November day
- 25.6°C (78°F) on 2 November 2023 (records since 1979)
- Coldest November night
- −1.7°C (29°F) on 29 November 2013 (records since 1979)
- Wettest November day
- 210.0 mm on 30 November 1990 (records since 1976)
What's on in Ise in November
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Niiname-sai (Ise Jingu harvest thanksgiving rite)新嘗祭 | Held from 23 November | Ise Jingu Naiku and Geku. Ceremonies of the Niiname-sai are listed in the Ise Jingu rites calendar for 23 November 2026. Official page |
| Shichi-go-san Festival, Futami Okitama Shrine七五三祭(二見興玉神社) | Every year on 15 November at 9:00 | Futami Okitama Shrine, Futami-cho, Ise. A festival for children aged 3, 5 and 7 (by the traditional count), who visit the shrine to give thanks for their health and pray for their growth. Official page |
| Autumn Grand Festival, Yamatohime-no-miya (Ise Jingu)倭姫宮秋の例大祭 | Early November (5 November in 2026), starting at 10:00 | Yamatohime-no-miya, Ise Jingu. A festival of thanks held by the Yamatohime-no-miya supporters' association. Official page |
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Sources for this page
- Normals for 1991–2020: Obata (小俣), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Normals for 1991–2020: Obata (小俣), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Obata (小俣) (平年値 旬ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Records for November: Obata (小俣) (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
- Niiname-sai (Ise Jingu harvest thanksgiving rite) (新嘗祭)Ise Jingu (Jingu Shicho)
- Shichi-go-san Festival, Futami Okitama Shrine (七五三祭(二見興玉神社))Futami Okitama Shrine
