Labour Thanksgiving Weekend 2026: Japan Travel Weather Outlook
Nov 21 – Nov 23 · 21 days to go; forecast not yet in range · updated daily
The outlook does not yet reach any of the holiday days, with 21 days to go, so no holiday-specific temperatures can be stated for 21–23 November. In the current seven-day forecast (31 Oct – 6 Nov), Okinawa is the warmest region, with mean highs of 27.9°C, followed by Kyushu at 24.9°C, Shikoku at 23°C and Tokai at 22.1°C. Hokkaido is currently coolest, with mean highs of 11.4°C and a lowest listed low of 0°C; Tohoku is at 16.9°C and Hokuriku Shinetsu at 18.9°C. For the holiday period itself, November is usually milder across Honshu, with highs of 13 to 18°C and nights of 5 to 8°C. Hokkaido is usually 5 to 9°C, while Okinawa is 23 to 25°C.
Currently, no rainier provinces are identified, and all 10 regions are classed as dry. The usual November pattern is mostly clear and dry, making it one of the least rainy stretches of the year, although conditions can be grey and stormy on the Sea of Japan side. Hokkaido may have lasting snow cover from mid to late month. Kyoto is normally in its foliage season, with late November approaching the usual peak, while Tokyo’s colours typically develop in the second half of the month. Visitors should expect busy locations, especially around Kyoto’s gardens.
For a trip in the current week, Tottori is sunny with a high of 22°C, Matsuyama is sunny at 23°C, Gifu is sunny at 22°C, Otsu is sunny at 22°C and Nagasaki is sunny at 23°C. These are current-week indications, not a forecast for the holiday. Light layers and a jacket should suit daytime outings in these cities, with warmer layers useful for mornings and evenings. Anyone choosing cooler northern areas should pack more substantial cold-weather clothing, while Okinawa calls for lighter clothing.
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 (31 Oct – 6 Nov), 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.