Kyoto or Tokyo in November?
On climate data, Tokyo comes out ahead overall in November. See the per-criterion details below.
KyotoPhoto: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0
TokyoPhoto: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in November
| Criterion | Kyoto | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 15 °C | 17 °C |
| Average daily low | 6 °C | 9 °C |
| Rainy days | 12 rainy days (est.) | 10 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 3 h/day | 3 h/day |
| Humidity | 84 % | 80 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Tokyo is about 2 °C warmer by day.
- Tokyo is drier, with about 3 fewer rainy days.
Kyoto or Tokyo in November: the short answer
In November, Tokyo comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Kyoto 49/100 vs Tokyo 64/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on November as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Kyoto averages a climate score of 50/100, Tokyo 60/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in November, side by side
The average daily high is about 15 °C in Kyoto and 17 °C in Tokyo — warmer in Tokyo. Average daily lows are around 6 °C versus 9 °C.
On rain, Kyoto sees about 12 rainy days in November and Tokyo about 10 — drier in Tokyo. Sunshine is comparable (3 vs 3 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Kyoto records roughly 175 rainy days and Tokyo about 139 — the drier of the two overall is Tokyo. At their sunniest, Kyoto reaches about 6 hours of sun a day (May) and Tokyo about 7 (August). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Kyoto is at its best in April, May, June and October, while Tokyo peaks in April, May, June and October. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the November scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Tokyo scores higher in November (Kyoto 61 vs Tokyo 76).
Active & hiking: Tokyo scores higher in November (Kyoto 57 vs Tokyo 73).
Family: Tokyo scores higher in November (Kyoto 33 vs Tokyo 47).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In November, Tokyo leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Tokyo carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.