Kyoto in November
The single busiest month: Tōfuku-ji’s viewing bridge is managed like a train platform, so go on a weekday at opening or not at all.
Is November a good time to visit Kyoto?
November is one of the busiest months in Kyoto, at about 95/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in November
- Kōyō autumn colour peaks in the last two weeks — the year’s second sell-out
- Evening garden illuminations at Kiyomizu-dera, Eikan-dō and Tōfuku-ji
Best days in November
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in November
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in November
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How November compares
Every month in Kyoto, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Kyoto.
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Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit Kyoto?
November is one of the busiest months in Kyoto, at about 95/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Kyoto in November?
Kyoto sits at roughly 95/100 in November on our crowd scale, which is 31 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Kyoto in November?
Expect highs around 17°C and lows near 8°C in November, with about 7 wet days across the month.