Nagano weather in November
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November in Nagano: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Nagano · #822 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Nagano in November
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Nagano climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Rainfall | 115 mm / 4.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 11.6 cm / 4.6 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 Nagano 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.
BusyAutumn colour(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nagano'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 weatherNagano's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Nagano in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Autumn colour
5 Oct – 10 Nov · usuallyCrowdedColour starts on the Shiga Kogen plateau in early October and works down to Zenkoji and the Togakushi cedars a month later. Weekend traffic on the mountain roads is the catch.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nagano — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nagano in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Nagano?
- November in Nagano: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Nagano on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Nagano in November?
- In November, Nagano averages a daily high of 12.9°C and a low of 4.3°C, with about 114.5 mm of rain over roughly 15.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nagano in November?
- Nagano has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in November.
- Does it snow in Nagano in November?
- Nagano sees roughly 11.6 cm of snowfall in November.
Other months in Nagano
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Similar destinations in East Asia — November
Within 300 km: Nozawa Onsen's Autumn colour around 10 Oct – 5 Nov, and Karuizawa's Autumn colour around 15 Oct – 10 Nov.