Nagoya→
Station: NagoyaNagoya, Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Jingu, Inuyama
High
17.3℃
Low
8.6℃
- Precip.
- 79.1mm
- Sunshine
- 167h
- Sunset
- 16:48
Highs around 17°C. Enjoy autumn leaves at Korankei in Toyota City
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather Guide
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather in November: What to Wear & Expect
November in Chubu & Hokuriku is the season when autumn deepens and preparations for winter begin. Nagoya's high is 17.3°C, and you can enjoy autumn leaves near Nagoya at places like Korankei (Toyota City). Kanazawa enters a rainy period, with 250.8 mm of rain. At Kenrokuen, the yukitsuri snow ropes start going up on November 1, and Hokuriku's crab season opens on November 6. Mornings in Takayama and Hakuba drop to around 1–3°C, Kamikochi closes for the season on November 15, and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route ends operations on November 30.
- Nagoya high
- 17.3℃
- Nagoya low
- 8.6℃
- Nagoya rainfall
- 79.1mm
- Nagoya sunset
- 16:48
Overview
Chubu & Hokuriku in November: Key Points
- ✓Nagoya's high is 17.3°C. Autumn leaves at nearby Korankei
- ✓Kenrokuen's yukitsuri snow ropes from November 1. Ishikawa's crab season opens on November 6
- ✓Mornings around 1–3°C in Takayama and Hakuba. You'll need a winter jacket
- ✓Kamikochi closes for winter on November 15, and the Alpine Route on November 30
By Area
November Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for November 15.
Kanazawa→
Station: KanazawaKanazawa, Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya District, 21st Century Museum
High
15.9℃
Low
8.1℃
- Precip.
- 250.8mm
- Sunshine
- 109h
- Sunset
- 16:46
Kenrokuen's yukitsuri snow ropes from November 1. The rainy period begins
Shirakawa-go→
Station: ShirakawaShirakawa-go, Gassho-zukuri Farmhouses, Ogimachi Observatory, Gokayama
High
12.9℃
Low
2.8℃
- Precip.
- 181.6mm
- Sunshine
- 89h
- Sunset
- 16:46
Mornings around 3°C. It may snow late in the month
Takayama→
Station: TakayamaTakayama, Sanmachi, Miyagawa Morning Market, Okuhida Onsen
High
13.1℃
Low
2.9℃
- Precip.
- 94.4mm
- Sunshine
- 101h
- Sunset
- 16:44
Highs around 13°C, mornings around 3°C. Bring a winter jacket
Gero Onsen→
Station: HagiwaraGero Onsen, Hida River, Gassho Village
High
14.2℃
Low
4.3℃
- Precip.
- 139.8mm
- Sunshine
- 128h
- Sunset
- 16:45
Highs around 14°C, mornings around 4°C. The season for autumn leaves and hot springs
Toyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route→
Station: ToyamaToyama, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Dam, Unazuki Onsen
High
15.7℃
Low
7.3℃
- Precip.
- 224.8mm
- Sunshine
- 105h
- Sunset
- 16:43
Highs around 16°C in Toyama City. The Alpine Route ends operations on November 30
Matsumoto / Kamikochi→
Station: MatsumotoMatsumoto, Matsumoto Castle, Kamikochi, Norikura Highlands
High
13.9℃
Low
2.6℃
- Precip.
- 56.3mm
- Sunshine
- 163h
- Sunset
- 16:41
Matsumoto mornings around 3°C. Kamikochi's season ends with the closing ceremony on November 15
Hakuba→
Station: HakubaHakuba, Happo-one, Tsugaike Kogen, Hakuba Goryu
High
11.5℃
Low
0.9℃
- Precip.
- 100.4mm
- Sunshine
- 112h
- Sunset
- 16:41
Highs around 12°C, mornings around 1°C. Time for the first snow
Nagano / Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen→
Station: NaganoNagano, Zenkoji, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shibu Onsen, Shiga Kogen
High
13.4℃
Low
3.4℃
- Precip.
- 44.4mm
- Sunshine
- 142h
- Sunset
- 16:40
Highs around 13°C, mornings around 3°C. Ski areas at Shiga Kogen usually start opening in November
Kiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome)→
Station: NagisoTsumago-juku, Magome-juku, Narai-juku
High
13.7℃
Low
3.2℃
- Precip.
- 129.2mm
- Sunshine
- 139h
- Sunset
- 16:44
Highs around 14°C, mornings around 3°C. Time for autumn leaves in the post towns
What to Wear
What to Wear in Chubu & Hokuriku in November
Base layer
Thermal underwear if you're heading to the highlands
Tops
Long sleeves with a sweater or cardigan
Outerwear
A trench coat or similar in Nagoya; a winter coat such as a down jacket in the highlands and Hokuriku
Bottoms
Long pants
Shoes
Comfortable walking shoes; rain-resistant shoes are recommended in Hokuriku
Accessories
Folding umbrella, gloves and a scarf
An autumn coat is enough in Nagoya, but in Takayama, Hakuba, Matsumoto and elsewhere mornings drop to around 1–3°C, and you'll need winter clothing. Rainy days increase in Kanazawa and Toyama, so don't forget an umbrella.
Good to Know
Good to Know
Mountain routes close for the season
Kamikochi closes for winter after its closing ceremony on November 15, and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route ends operations on November 30. If you're going in November, check the dates.
Hokuriku's weather is changeable
In November in Hokuriku, even a sunny day can suddenly turn to rain or hail. Always carry a folding umbrella.
Get ready for winter tires
Late in the month, it can snow in Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Hakuba and elsewhere. If you're driving, you'll need winter tires.
Crab season begins
Ishikawa Prefecture's snow crab season opens on November 6, and you can enjoy crab at restaurants and markets in Kanazawa.
Events
November Events & Highlights
Kenrokuen's Yukitsuri
Kenrokuen, KanazawaFrom November 1A winter preparation in which ropes are strung on the pines so their branches don't break under the weight of snow. The work begins with the Karasaki Pine, and the ropes can be seen until mid-March.
Korankei Momiji Festival
Asuke, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture (Korankei)About a month from November 1A famous autumn leaf spot near Nagoya, where about 3,000 maple trees turn red and yellow. They are also illuminated at night.
Opening of Ishikawa's Snow Crab Season
Ishikawa Prefecture (Kanazawa and elsewhere)November 6Fishing begins for the male Kano crab and the female kobako crab. The season for kobako crab is fairly short, running until December 29.
Kamikochi Closing Ceremony
Kappa Bridge, KamikochiNovember 15A ceremony that brings Kamikochi's season to a close. From the next day, it's closed for winter until spring.
Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Nagoya in November?＋
On average, the high is 17.3°C and the low is 8.6°C. An autumn coat or jacket is a good idea.
Q. Can I still visit Kamikochi and Tateyama Kurobe in November?＋
Kamikochi is open until it closes on November 15, and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route operates until November 30. It's winter-cold up in the mountains, so dress warmly.
Q. When does Hokuriku's crab season start?＋
Ishikawa Prefecture's snow crab season opens on November 6. The season runs until December 29 for the female kobako crab and until March 20 for the male Kano crab.
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Other Months
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather in Other Months
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperatures are from a representative station in each area; actual weather varies from year to year.