Nasu weather in November
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Nasu Kogen station (749 m above sea level).
- High
- 10.9°C (52°F)
- Low
- 2.0°C (36°F)
- Precipitation
- 89.2 mm
- Wet days
- 8.3 days
- Sunshine
- 130 hours
- Highs fall 5.2°C from October and drop another 5.8°C into December.
- That is 3.0°C below Nasu's yearly average high of 13.9°C.
- Of our 34 places with temperature records, Nasu is the 4th coldest in November: 0.3°C cooler than Aomori and 0.9°C warmer than Hakodate.
- November is Nasu's 4th driest month (89.2 mm).
- Of our 35 places, Nasu has the 15th lowest precipitation in November: 1.3 mm less than Tokyo Disney Resort and 3.9 mm more than Nikko.
- Rain or snow of 1 mm or more falls on 8.3 days, and 10 mm or more on 2.7 days.
- Rain or snow of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 0.7 days.
- The temperature drops below 0°C on 8.5 nights.
- 4 cm of snow falls in an average November.
- The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 15.4 days, and 4.4 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- Average temperature
- 6.4°C (44°F)
- Deepest snow (average of each year's deepest)
- 2 cm
Early, mid and late November
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 November | 12.9°C | 3.6°C | 23.8 mm |
| 11–20 November | 10.7°C | 1.9°C | 33.7 mm |
| 21–30 November | 9.1°C | 0.5°C | 31.8 mm |
By the last ten days of November the average high in Nasu is 3.8°C lower than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 11–20 November is the wettest (33.7 mm) and 1–10 November the driest (23.8 mm).
What to wear in Nasu in November
- A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.
- Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 8.5 nights.
- A folding umbrella: rain or snow falls on 8.3 days.
Pack
- Folding umbrella
- Gloves and a warm hat
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 Tochigi Prefecture were 63.4% full on average (2nd busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 68,380 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 62.8% in October and 51.2% in December.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Nasu in November?
The average high is 10.9°C (52°F) and the average low 2.0°C (36°F). 89.2 mm of rain or snow falls on about 8.3 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Nasu in November?
A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater. Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 8.5 nights. A folding umbrella: rain or snow falls on 8.3 days.
Is Nasu busy in November?
In November 2025, hotels and inns across Tochigi Prefecture were 63.4% full on average (2nd busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 68,380 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for November in Nasu?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Nasu in November is 21.0°C (70°F), on 3 November 2023. The lowest is −6.1°C (21°F), on 29 November 2019.
What events are on in Nasu in November?
Nasu Short Film Festival 2026: Early to mid November. Ashino Rice Market 2026: 7 November. Nasu Ropeway sunrise operation: Two Sundays in early November (1 and 8 November in 2026).
November records in Nasu
The extremes the JMA has measured in November at its Nasu Kogen station.
- Hottest November day
- 21.0°C (70°F) on 3 November 2023 (records since 1977)
- Coldest November night
- −6.1°C (21°F) on 29 November 2019 (records since 1977)
- Wettest November day
- 98.0 mm on 7 November 2023 (records since 1976)
- Deepest November snow
- 35 cm on 10 November 2002 (records since 1989)
- Most snow in one November day
- 29 cm on 9 November 2002 (records since 1989)
What's on in Nasu in November
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Nasu Short Film Festival 2026那須ショートフィルムフェスティバル2026 | Early to mid November. 7–15 November 2026. | Special venue at the Echigo Beer Nasu Factory. A short film festival with the theme 'tea break'. Official page |
| Ashino Rice Market 2026芦野コメ市2026 | 7 November | Yugyoan car park and Ashino branch office ground, Ashino, Nasu. A rice market with freshly cooked rice and side dishes, held 10:00-15:00. Cancelled in severe weather. Official page |
| Nasu Ropeway sunrise operation日の出運行 | Two Sundays in early November (1 and 8 November in 2026) | Nasu Ropeway. The ropeway starts running at 5:00 on 1 and 8 November. Depends on the weather. Official page |
Nasu before and after November
Other places in November
| Place | High | Against Nasu | Wet days | Against Nasu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NikkoImaichi | 13.7°C | +2.8°C | 6.6 days | −1.7 days |
| Niigata | 14.3°C | +3.4°C | 17.7 days | +9.4 days |
| Kusatsu Onsen | 9.1°C | −1.8°C | 8.2 days | −0.1 days |
| Sendai | 14.1°C | +3.2°C | 5.7 days | −2.6 days |
| Karuizawa | 11.2°C | +0.3°C | 5.9 days | −2.4 days |
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Sources for this page
- Normals for 1991–2020: Nasu Kogen (那須高原), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Normals for 1991–2020: Nasu Kogen (那須高原), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Nasu Kogen (那須高原) (平年値 旬ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Records for November: Nasu Kogen (那須高原) (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
- Nasu Short Film Festival 2026 (那須ショートフィルムフェスティバル2026)Nasu Town Tourism Association (event calendar)
- Ashino Rice Market 2026 (芦野コメ市2026)Nasu Town Tourism Association (event calendar)
- Nasu Ropeway sunrise operation (日の出運行)Nasu Town Tourism Association (event calendar)
