SeasonMapNozawa Onsen (Nozawa) weather in November
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November in Nozawa Onsen: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 18 rainy days.
#5 of 12 months in Nozawa Onsen · #1280 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 47/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nozawa Onsen climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 160 mm / 6.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 14.9 cm / 5.9 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 Nozawa Onsen 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 Nozawa Onsen'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 weatherNozawa Onsen's weather peaks December–February.
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What's on in Nozawa Onsen in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Autumn colour
10 Oct – 5 Nov · usuallyThe gondola keeps running into October for the beech woods on Kenashi. Between the seasons the village is at its quietest and the baths are yours.
- Season
Nozawana harvest
25 Oct – 25 Nov · usuallyThe turnip greens the village is named for are pulled in late autumn and washed in the hot-spring water before pickling. You can smell it in the lanes for weeks.
- Season
Ski season
28 Nov – 5 May · usuallyOne long mountain above a working hot-spring village, usually open from the end of November to early May. The top runs hold snow well after the base has gone.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nozawa Onsen — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nozawa Onsen in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Nozawa Onsen?
- November in Nozawa Onsen: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 18 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Nozawa Onsen on SeasonMap's comfort score (47/100).
- What is the weather like in Nozawa Onsen in November?
- In November, Nozawa Onsen averages a daily high of 11.9°C and a low of 2.9°C, with about 159.9 mm of rain over roughly 18.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nozawa Onsen in November?
- Nozawa Onsen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in November.
- Does it snow in Nozawa Onsen in November?
- Nozawa Onsen sees roughly 14.9 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 Matsumoto's Kamikochi open season around 17 Apr – 15 Nov.