Tokyo edges it in November. Seoul averages 2–11°C with moderate crowds; Tokyo 9–17°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Seoul and Tokyo
The verdict for November
Crisp autumn days
+Cooler, calmer city breaks
–Temperatures drop quickly later in the month
November brings cooler temperatures, with autumn colors continuing into the first part of the month.
Autumn colour, crisp air
+Peak autumn leaves with cool, dry, very walkable days.
–Leaf-viewing weekends crowd the famous gardens.
The best colour of the year and excellent walking conditions.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month