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Kyushu in November: weather, what to wear and what's on

In November, average highs across 8 places in Kyushu run from 15.5°C (60°F) in Yufuin to 20.6°C (69°F) in Kagoshima (JMA, 1991–2020). Fukuoka, the main city, averages 18.2°C by day and 10.6°C at night. None of the 8 places has snow on the ground in an average November.

Kyushu in November: 8 places compared

Averages for 1991–2020 from the JMA station in each place. Tap a heading to sort.

8 places in Kyushu in November: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
Place (JMA station)High (°C)Low (°C)Wet daysSun (hours)Clothes
Fukuoka18.210.68.5137Cool
Nagasaki18.511.08.2137Cool
Kumamoto18.88.87.3154Cool
Kagoshima20.612.28.1158Mild
Oita18.19.55.8148Cool
Miyazaki19.810.17.3167Cool
Saga18.28.97.4153Cool
YufuinAMeDAS15.54.18.4128Cool
  • The most wet days (1 mm or more of rain or snow) are in Fukuoka (8.5 days), the fewest in Oita (5.8 days).
  • Precipitation ranges from 72.9 mm in Oita to 105.7 mm in Miyazaki.
  • Miyazaki gets the most sunshine (167 hours in the month) and Yufuin the least (128 hours).
  • Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Oita, Miyazaki and Saga are warmer than Tokyo (16.7°C) in November; the rest are colder.

Early, mid and late November in Kyushu

Average high and low for each ten days of November (JMA ten-day normals, 1991–2020).

Kyushu in November by ten-day period: average high and low in °C (JMA 1991–2020)
Place (JMA station)1–10 (°C)11–20 (°C)21–30 (°C)
Fukuoka20.4low 12.518.0low 10.616.2low 8.8
Nagasaki20.6low 12.918.4low 11.016.6low 9.0
Kumamoto21.1low 10.918.6low 8.816.7low 6.7
Kagoshima22.6low 14.120.4low 12.218.7low 10.4
Oita20.1low 11.418.1low 9.616.3low 7.6
Miyazaki21.7low 12.019.7low 10.118.0low 8.3
Saga20.6low 10.818.0low 8.816.1low 6.9
Yufuin17.8low 5.915.2low 4.013.6low 2.2

In Fukuoka, the average high is 20.4°C in the first ten days of November, 18.0°C in the middle ten and 16.2°C in the last ten.

Every place here is at least 2°C colder by the end of November than at the start.

What to wear in Kyushu in November

How we choose: from the JMA's average high and low for November, by our own rules.

In November the clothing level runs from Cool in Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Saga and Yufuin to Mild in Kagoshima, so pack for the coldest place on your route.

What to wear in Kyushu in November, by average high
LevelAverage highWhat to wearPlaces
Mild20 to 25°CLong sleeves, or a T-shirt with a light jacket or cardigan.Kagoshima 20.6°C
Cool15 to 20°CLong sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.Fukuoka 18.2°C, Nagasaki 18.5°C, Kumamoto 18.8°C, Oita 18.1°C, Miyazaki 19.8°C, Saga 18.2°C and Yufuin 15.5°C

Flowers and autumn colour in Kyushu in November

Kyushu in November: average dates for 1991–2020 and the latest year (JMA sample trees)
Place (JMA station)WhatAverage dateLatest year
FukuokaGinkgo turns yellow20 November6 December 2025
KumamotoGinkgo turns yellow27 November12 December 2025
KagoshimaGinkgo turns yellow25 November2 December 2025
OitaMaple leaves turn red28 November25 November 2025
MiyazakiGinkgo turns yellow29 November2 December 2025
SagaMaple leaves turn red30 November3 December 2025
SagaGinkgo turns yellow21 November27 November 2025

The first yellow ginkgo leaves in Kyushu in an average year is in Fukuoka on 20 November.

The first red maple leaves in Kyushu in an average year is in Oita on 28 November.

Dates are for one sample tree at or near the JMA observatory, not for every park in the city.

Holidays and crowds in Kyushu 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
How full hotels were in November 2025 (%)

Average room occupancy for all hotels and inns, by prefecture. Japan as a whole: 65.4%.

  1. Fukuoka Prefecture77.8%
  2. Kumamoto Prefecture67.9%
  3. Nagasaki Prefecture67.5%
  4. Oita Prefecture63.1%
  5. Miyazaki Prefecture61.8%
  6. Kagoshima Prefecture59.4%
  7. Saga Prefecture53.8%

More on Kyushu and November

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kyushu in November?

In November, average highs across 8 places in Kyushu run from 15.5°C (60°F) in Yufuin to 20.6°C (69°F) in Kagoshima (JMA, 1991–2020). Fukuoka, the main city, averages 18.2°C by day and 10.6°C at night. None of the 8 places has snow on the ground in an average November.

What should I wear in Kyushu in November?

Cool (Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Saga and Yufuin): Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater. Mild (Kagoshima): Long sleeves, or a T-shirt with a light jacket or cardigan.

Where is the warmest place in Kyushu in November?

Kagoshima, with an average high of 20.6°C (69°F). Next are Miyazaki (19.8°C) and Kumamoto (18.8°C). The coldest is Yufuin (15.5°C).

What events are on in Kyushu in November?

Fukuoka Marathon (Fukuoka), Grand Sumo November Tournament (Kyushu Basho) (Fukuoka), teamLab Fukuoka Castle Ruins: Festival of Light (one-time run) (Fukuoka), Fukuoka Tower Christmas Illumination (Fukuoka) and Christmas Advent Fukuoka (formerly Fukuoka Christmas Market) (Fukuoka). Dates and official pages are on each place's month page.

November records in Kyushu

The highest and lowest temperatures ever recorded in November at each JMA station, with the date.

November records in Kyushu (JMA, all years on record)
Place (JMA station)Highest (°C)Lowest (°C)Since
Fukuoka29.35 November 2023−2.124 November 19211890
Nagasaki27.43 November 1897−0.229 November 18841878
Kumamoto30.05 November 2023−3.825 November 19241890
Kagoshima29.56 November 2003−1.525 November 19241883
Oita28.08 November 2015−2.020 November 19101887
Miyazaki31.02 November 2024−2.728 November 19081886
Saga29.64 November 1897−1.330 November 19761890
Yufuin26.12 November 2023−5.230 November 19861977

The hottest November day on record here was 31.0°C (88°F) in Miyazaki on 2 November 2024.

The coldest was −5.2°C (23°F) in Yufuin on 30 November 1986.

What's on in Kyushu in November

Events in the places that have their own month page. Dates, venues and the organisers' official pages are on each place's page.

Fukuoka

  • Fukuoka Marathon
  • Grand Sumo November Tournament (Kyushu Basho)
  • teamLab Fukuoka Castle Ruins: Festival of Light (one-time run)
  • Fukuoka Tower Christmas Illumination
  • Christmas Advent Fukuoka (formerly Fukuoka Christmas Market)

Nagasaki

  • Nagasaki Bayside Marathon 2026
  • Shichi-go-san Festival, Suwa Shrine
  • Shinkoku Kansha-sai (Niiname-sai), Suwa Shrine

Kumamoto

  • Lux Night KUMAMOTO 2026
  • Kumamoto Flower Expo 2026

Kagoshima

  • Ohara Festival
  • Chrysanthemum Festival at Sengan-en

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