Nagoya in November: weather, what to wear and what's on
In November, Nagoya averages a high of 17.3°C (63°F) and a low of 8.6°C (47°F), with 79.1 mm of rain on about 6.1 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
Cool
Nagoya weather in November
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Nagoya station (51 m above sea level).
- High
- 17.3°C (63°F)
- Low
- 8.6°C (47°F)
- Precipitation
- 79.1 mm
- Wet days
- 6.1 days
- Sunshine
- 167 hours
Highs fall 6.0°C from October and drop another 5.6°C into December.
That is 3.8°C below Nagoya's yearly average high of 21.1°C.
Of our 14 places with temperature records, Nagoya is the 6th warmest in November: level with Kyoto and 0.2°C warmer than Nara.
November is Nagoya's 4th driest month (79.1 mm).
Of our 15 places, Nagoya has the 6th lowest precipitation in November: 6.2 mm less than Nikko and 3.1 mm more than Kawaguchiko.
Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 6.1 days, and 10 mm or more on 2.7 days.
Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 0.6 days.
The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 19.9 days, and 3.6 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
By the JMA's cloud records, 4.0 days are clear and 7.1 are overcast.
On 15 November 2026 the sun rises at 6:27 and sets at 16:47 in Nagoya, giving 10 hours 20 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).
- Average temperature
- 12.6°C (55°F)
- Humidity
- 66%
Early, mid and late November
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 November | 19.5°C | 10.5°C | 20.3 mm |
| 11–20 November | 17.0°C | 8.5°C | 32.9 mm |
| 21–30 November | 15.5°C | 6.6°C | 25.9 mm |
By the last ten days of November the average high in Nagoya is 4.0°C lower than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 11–20 November is the wettest (32.9 mm) and 1–10 November the driest (20.3 mm).

What to wear in Nagoya in November
Cool: highs around 17.3°C
- Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
- A folding umbrella: rain falls on 6.1 days.
Pack
- Folding umbrella
Flowers and autumn colour in Nagoya in November
Autumn leaves (maple)
The JMA's sample maple in Nagoya turns red around 28 November and has lost most of its leaves by 11 December in an average year (1991–2020). In 2025: 25 November.
Ginkgo turns yellow
The JMA's sample ginkgo in Nagoya turns yellow around 18 November and has lost most of its leaves by 3 December in an average year (1991–2020). In 2025: 10 November.
Dates are for one sample tree at or near the JMA observatory, not for every park in the city.
November records in Nagoya
The extremes the JMA has measured in November at its Nagoya station.
- Hottest November day
- 27.2°C (81°F) on 1 November 1923 (records since 1890)
- Coldest November night
- −2.7°C (27°F) on 28 November 1891 (records since 1890)
- Wettest November day
- 116.5 mm on 28 November 1991 (records since 1890)
- Deepest November snow
- 9 cm on 27 November 1891 (records since 1890)
- Most snow in one November day
- 2 cm on 30 November 1970 (records since 1953)
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 Aichi Prefecture were 74.1% full on average (the busiest month of the year). Foreign guests spent 417,160 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 73.4% in October and 69.2% in December.
What's on in Nagoya in November
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Nagoya Castle Chrysanthemum Exhibition名古屋城菊花大会 | Late October to late November | Nishinomaru, Nagoya Castle. A large chrysanthemum exhibition in the Nishinomaru of Nagoya Castle. The 2026 exhibition is the 77th. The castle lists the period as late October to late November 2026 and may change or cancel its events. Official page |
Nagoya before and after November
Other places in November
| Place | High | Against Nagoya | Wet days | Against Nagoya |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 16.7°C | −0.6°C | 7.4 days | +1.3 days |
| Kyoto | 17.3°C | same | 6.3 days | +0.2 days |
| Osaka | 17.8°C | +0.5°C | 6.2 days | +0.1 days |
| Sapporo | 8.7°C | −8.6°C | 14.6 days | +8.5 days |
| OkinawaNaha | 25.0°C | +7.7°C | 8.2 days | +2.1 days |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Nagoya in November?
The average high is 17.3°C (63°F) and the average low 8.6°C (47°F). 79.1 mm of rain falls on about 6.1 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Nagoya in November?
Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 6.1 days.
Is Nagoya busy in November?
In November 2025, hotels and inns across Aichi Prefecture were 74.1% full on average (the busiest month of the year). Foreign guests spent 417,160 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for November in Nagoya?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Nagoya in November is 27.2°C (81°F), on 1 November 1923. The lowest is −2.7°C (27°F), on 28 November 1891.
What events are on in Nagoya in November?
Nagoya Castle Chrysanthemum Exhibition: Late October to late November.
When do the leaves turn red in Nagoya?
The JMA's sample maple in Nagoya turns red around 28 November and has lost most of its leaves by 11 December in an average year (1991–2020). In 2025: 25 November.
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Sources for this page
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Normals for 1991–2020: Nagoya (名古屋), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Normals for 1991–2020: Nagoya (名古屋), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Nagoya (名古屋) (平年値 旬ごとの値)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Records for November: Nagoya (名古屋) (観測史上1〜10位の値)checked October 2, 2026
- National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) Sunrise and sunset by prefectural capital (各地のこよみ)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Maple leaves turning red, 2025–2026 (かえでの紅葉日)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Yearly records of flowering and leaf colour since 1953 (生物季節観測累年値)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Ginkgo leaves turning yellow, 2025–2026 (いちょうの黄葉日)checked October 2, 2026
- Cabinet Office National holidays (国民の祝日について)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Tourism Agency Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 final figures (宿泊旅行統計調査 2025年 年の確定値)checked October 2, 2026
- Nagoya Castle General Office (Nagoya City) Nagoya Castle Chrysanthemum Exhibition (名古屋城菊花大会)checked October 2, 2026
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