SeasonMapMatsumoto weather in November
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November in Matsumoto: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Matsumoto · #719 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Matsumoto in November
Other months in Matsumoto
Matsumoto's forum calls May genuinely changeable — regulars describe a run of three sunny days followed by a day or two of rain, so packing for everything from short sleeves to a rain parka is standard advice. Up at Kamikochi, in the mountains within Matsumoto's borders, early mornings can still flirt with freezing even in May, considerably colder than the city itself; a light down layer for the evening is worth it if you're heading up there.
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Matsumoto climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 109 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.5 cm / 3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto'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 weatherMatsumoto's weather peaks April–June, best around May.
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What's on in Matsumoto in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Kamikochi open season
17 Apr – 15 Nov · usuallyTrail seasonBook earlyThe valley opens with a ceremony in the middle of April and closes on 15 November, when the hotels shut and the road is gated. Private cars are never allowed in; it is the bus from Sawando or Hirayu. Source ↗
- Nature
Autumn colour
1 Oct – 5 Nov · usuallyKamikochi and the Norikura road turn first, from the treeline down, usually in the first half of October. The valley floor and the castle grounds follow a month later.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Matsumoto — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Matsumoto in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Matsumoto?
- November in Matsumoto: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Matsumoto on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Matsumoto in November?
- In November, Matsumoto averages a daily high of 15.1°C and a low of 2.8°C, with about 108.9 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Matsumoto in November?
- Matsumoto has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in November.
- Does it snow in Matsumoto in November?
- Matsumoto sees roughly 7.5 cm of snowfall in November.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — November
Within 300 km: Karuizawa's Autumn colour around 15 Oct – 10 Nov, and Nozawa Onsen's Autumn colour around 10 Oct – 5 Nov.