Takayama Weather in November

Season: late autumn
Overview: very cool or even cold, fall foliage
Takayama is a relatively cool place in Japan, which makes November quite frosty there. In first days of the month, it is still pleasant somewhat as the highest temperature can rise to 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit). Later, Takayama climate becomes cooler, especially when there is a rain or even snow. The high temperature would not be over 20℃ (68℉) in the middle to end of November, while it doesn’t exceed 10℃ (50℉) when the temperature drops. In accordance with historical records, the low temperature can be as low as -3℃ (26.6℉) at night.

It is a relatively dry month before winter, but you could encounter 9-10 days with a light rain or snow. In many years, there will be the first snow in mid-November. Meanwhile, it happens to be the best time for fall foliage near the downtown, as leaves on mountains begin to fall since early November.

Takayama Street in November

Averages of Takayama Weather in November

Temperature: 3-13℃ (37.4-55.4℉)
Precipitation: 99mm
Rainy/Snowy Days: 9-10 days
Sunrise: 06:14-06:43
Sunset: 16:38-16:57
Daylight hours: 10h 13min
Sunshine hours: 5h 4min

Does Takayama Snow in November?

Yes, there would be a few snows or sleets in November in Takayama. You can expect the first snow in the middle of November there. However, there is also a small possibility of not snowing until December in an extremely warm year.

A Little Snow in Takayama

What to Wear in Takayama in November?

In the first half of November: thick shirt or knitted wear paired with a jacket, thick sweatpants or winter pants
In the second half of November: thin sweater or thick hoodie, or add a thick coat on the top.
Shoes: waterproof hiking shoes or thick boots
Scarf and mittens may be also useful when snowing or sleeting.

See Fall Foliage in Takayama

Travel Recommendation:

What to Do in Takayama in November? The answer must be to enjoy the scenery of red leaves apart from visiting the historic town. Although the leaves start to fall on mountains, the best time of fall foliage viewing around the city does just begin since the first days of November.
See Also: Japan Fall Foliage Forecast

1. Hie Shrine

Hie Shrine, south to Shiroyama Park, is beautiful indeed with fall foliage. The trees compose a tunnel of autumn leaves along the path with old stone lamps on two sides, from the steps at the entrance to the children’s park on the hill. You can enjoy a peaceful walk there while enjoy the red leaves, as Hie Shrine is out of range of the city center.

2. Hida Folk Village

Hida Folk Village is a fascinating thatched village quite close to Takayama city. In November, the whole village is fringed with fall foliage, making it a stunning site to experience autumn of Japan’s countryside. Special Gassho-zukuri houses and local lifestyle become insignificant in face of the beauty of nature.

3. Shirakawa-go

Admire Autumn Leaves in Takayama

You may know the world heritage village of Shirakawa-go, which is well-known for the thatched Gassho-zukuri houses and the snow scenes in winter. In November, especially the first half of November, the autumn landscape is amazing, too. It is imposing to get a panorama of the village on the observatory, including the mountains blanketed with autumn leaves and the vast rice fields. It looks like an idyllic fairyland in the true world, remote from the bustling metropolis.

4. Ginkgo in Hida Kokubun-ji Temple

If you like ginkgo, Hida Kokubun-ji Temple is a perfect place to see an extraordinarily high ginkgo tree with yellow leaves in late November. The 1,250-year-old ginkgo tree is a spectacularity in the city, and local people think that winter and snow come as long as the ginkgo leaves have all fallen off.

Tips:

No bus service can be available into Kamikochi or other hiking destinations deep in the North Japan Alps from mid-November to mid-late April next year.