Culture Day 2026 (Japan): travel weather outlook
Nov 3 – Nov 3 · 30 days to go; forecast not yet in range · updated daily
The holiday starts in 30 days and the seven-day forecast does not reach it yet; what follows is this week's trend and the season. This week the warmest provinces are Okinawa (29.6°C), Kyushu (28.6°C), Tokai (27.7°C), Shikoku (27.1°C) and the coolest Hokkaido (21.1°C, nights to 6°C), Hokuriku Shinetsu (25°C, nights to 10°C), Tohoku (25°C, nights to 7°C), Kanto (26.3°C, nights to 14°C).
10 regions look dry within the forecast window.
Filtering for comfortable, steady weather, cities that suit a trip include Kushiro (Hokkaido, about 18°C, sunny), Aomori (Tohoku, about 21°C, sunny), Oita (Kyushu, about 23°C, cloudy), Toyama (Hokuriku Shinetsu, about 23°C, cloudy), Takamatsu (Shikoku, about 23°C, cloudy). Pack a jacket for mornings and evenings in the cooler regions; in the warmer ones think sun protection and an umbrella.
Japan in November: Kyoto's foliage season, first snow in the northwhat the holiday period is usually like
In November the foliage front reaches Honshu's cities: Tokyo colours in the second half and Kyoto peaks from late November into early December, with highs of 13 to 18°C, nights of 5 to 8°C and distinctly cold temple mornings. Skies are mostly clear and dry in one of the least rainy stretches of the year, and it is one of the busiest months for visitors.
Hokkaido enters early winter, with Sapporo at 5 to 9°C and lasting snow cover from mid to late month; the Sea of Japan side turns grey and stormy. Okinawa stays mild at 23 to 25°C. In Kyoto, start early to beat the midday crowds at the famous gardens.
Cities with comfortable weather right nowpicked on the current week; switches to the holiday forecast as it comes into range
Region by region, this weekcurrent seven-day forecast (4 Oct – 10 Oct), not the holiday itself
Compiled by Tempscape from the day’s forecast data; not an official forecast or warning. Check official sources before you travel.