SeasonMapKaruizawa weather in November
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November in Karuizawa: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Karuizawa · #823 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Karuizawa in November
Other months in Karuizawa
Karuizawa's forum calls May one of the most pleasant months — its elevation keeps it noticeably cooler than Tokyo, with a day-to-night temperature swing of around 10°C that catches some visitors out. Regulars recommend layers for exactly that reason, plus a rain jacket just in case, and flag the first week of May (Golden Week) as considerably busier than the rest of the month.
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Karuizawa climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 56 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.8 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Karuizawa in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Karuizawa's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKaruizawa's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Karuizawa in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Autumn colour
15 Oct – 10 Nov · usuallyThe larch avenues and Kumoba pond turn from the end of October. The town is at its best and the day-trippers thin out after the first hard frost.
- Opening
First lifts in Japan
1 Nov – 31 MarSki seasonThe Prince resort makes snow in cold, dry air and usually opens on 1 November, weeks before anywhere else in Nagano has any. Short, groomed runs and a Tokyo day-trip crowd. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Karuizawa — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Karuizawa in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Karuizawa?
- November in Karuizawa: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Karuizawa on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Karuizawa in November?
- In November, Karuizawa averages a daily high of 11.1°C and a low of -1.2°C, with about 56.1 mm of rain over roughly 7.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Karuizawa in November?
- Karuizawa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in November.
- Does it snow in Karuizawa in November?
- Karuizawa sees roughly 1.8 cm of snowfall in November.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — November
Within 300 km: Matsumoto's Kamikochi open season around 17 Apr – 15 Nov, and Nozawa Onsen's Autumn colour around 10 Oct – 5 Nov.