Hirosaki Weather in November
Hirosaki weather is very cool in early November, and becomes colder and colder thereafter. The precipitation is mainly in form of intermittent light rain, while sleet and snowfall may occur. Although not very likely, heavy rain may fall, which could bring the autumn foliage season, which typically runs from mid-October to mid-November, to an early end.
Turning from Cool to Cold
In early November, Hirosaki’s climate is generally very cool in a pleasant way, typical of late autumn: daytime temperatures are mostly between 10-15 degrees Celsius (50-59 degrees Fahrenheit), occasionally rising to 20℃ (68℉) in bright, sunny days. However, early mornings and evenings can make you feel quite chilly or even cold, with temperatures around 2-11℃ (36-52℉).From mid to late November, temperatures become much lower and may fluctuant significantly. Daytime temperatures usually range from 9-13℃ (48-55℉), and sometimes they may drop to around 3 to 8℃ (37-46℉), or even plummet below 0℃ (32℉). Therefore, it’s essential to adjust your clothing according to the real-time temperature. After sunset, temperatures drop particularly rapidly, generally below 5℃ (41℉), with the lowest at -5℃ (23℉).
Frequent Intermittent Rainfall & Possible First Snowfall
Average monthly precipitation: 184 mm (7 in)Average monthly wet days: 19 days
This month may see one to three heavy rainfalls, which could shorten the autumn foliage season in Hirosaki and somewhat affect your travel experience. Fortunately, most of the time the rainfall is light and short-lived, which would not be a major trouble for your outdoor activities.
As temperatures drop further in mid-November, Hirosaki is likely to see its first snowfall, and the steps of winter accelerate. But the snow often melts upon falling onto the ground, failing to accumulate. Also, the snowfall may turn into sleet or light rain.
High Humidity
As wet days occupy over half of the month, the air is clammy and chill, with the average monthly humidity as high as 82%.Daylight & Sunshine Duration
Sunrise time (1st – 30th): 06:08 – 06:42Sunset time (1st – 30th): 16:36 – 16:13
Daylight duration (1st – 30th): approximately from 10.5 to 9.5 hours
Average sunshine hours: 3 hours per day
As winter is approaching, the sky gets dark sooner and sooner, accompanied by plummeting temperature, so you may arrange your last daytime stop in the indoor attractions like the Aomori Bank Museum, Tsugaru-han Neputa-mura Village, or the Former Hirosaki City Library where you can both keep warm and enjoy sightseeing.
Wise Dressing Guide for Hirosaki in November
Clothing
Upper: It is recommended to pack inner layers such as a shirt plus a sweater or a fleece-lined hoodie. As for the outer layer, you can bring a comparatively thinner one like a wool coat and a warmer one like a light down coat. In this way, you can change flexibly based on the real-time weather condition.Bottom: Except for taking outer pants like sweatpants and jeans, you need to prepare a pair of thermal long johns so that you can add inside when it’s cold or windy.
Footwear
Considering that there will be intermittent precipitation and the road surface might freeze, you’d better wear warm shoes that are both waterproof and slip-resistant. For example, leather-surfaced hiking boots are an optimal option. Or you can bring a pair of waterproof shoe covers to protect your shoes from being wet.
Other Necessary Items
For smooth travel experience, pack portable rain gear like an umbrella or a rain coat in your bag when hanging out.The sunshine hours are quite limited, which makes the perceived temperature much lower. Therefore, additional thermal accessories like a hat and a scarf are needed.
Top Things to Do in Hirosaki in November 2026
1. Admiring autumn foliage and chrysanthemums
The Chrysanthemum & Autumn Foliage Festival in Hirosaki will not end until mid-November, during which you can admire beautiful autumn foliage in many places like the Saishoin Temple Five-Story Pagoda and the Hirosaki Castle, and appreciate diversified chrysanthemums in the Hirosaki Castle Botanical Garden. If you haven’t had enough fun during the day, Hirosaki after nightfall is also worth lingering over: after sunset, Hirosaki Park is lighted up, making the colors of the maple leaves even more vibrant; besides, there are snack stalls in the park for your empty stomach.Tip: There may be many small flying insects in the maple woods. You can bring a bottle of insect repellent spray or wear a mask to prevent the insects from sticking to your clothes or getting into your eyes or nose.
2. Picking Hirosaki apples
Hirosaki Apple Park offers a wide variety of apples, and you can experience the joy of picking them yourself, choosing your favorites - a truly satisfying experience. From here, you can also enjoy a distant view of Mount Iwaki, known as the “Mount Fuji of Honshu, Japan”.Tips: Hirosaki Apple Park is a bit far from the city center, and given that it gets dark early, it is recommended that you go there earlier so that you can return before sunset. Also, please know that the apple picking season ends in mid-November!
