Kyoto vs Osaka

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kyoto edges ahead as the better destination in November. Kyoto offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Osaka sees 8 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Kyoto sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Osaka is also comfortable at 16°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in November.

Kyoto reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Osaka averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.

Kyoto receives approximately 82 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during November. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Osaka sees 79 mm over 8 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Humidity also differs: Kyoto averages 65% while Osaka sits at 70%. Osaka will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.