Weekly weather forecast: Fine start, rain in east and west on 15th

North Japan: sunny spells, then snow or rain on 16th

North Japan is cloudy through the week, with sunny spells from Wednesday, 11 November to Saturday, 14th. The weekend starts with those sunny spells and turns plainly cloudy on Sunday, 15th. Brief snow or rain is forecast on Monday, 16th, the only day with a change in precipitation type, and Tuesday, 17th is cloudy again. Bring an umbrella or snow protection on Monday, 16th. The minimum temperature in Sapporo on Wednesday, 11th is -3°C, a cold start to the period.

East Japan: fine until Saturday, rain on 15th and 17th

East Japan sees sunshine or sunny spells from Wednesday, 11 November to Saturday, 14th, then turns cloudier with rain on two days. For the weekend, Saturday, 14th stays dry, while brief rain is forecast on Sunday, 15th as a low-pressure system moves east. Monday, 16th is cloudy with sunny spells, and brief rain returns on Tuesday, 17th. Take an umbrella on Sunday, 15th and Tuesday, 17th. The maximum temperature in Tokyo on Tuesday, 17th is 15°C, lower than on Monday, 16th.

West Japan: fine early, rain from Saturday 14th

West Japan is sunny or partly sunny from Wednesday, 11 November to Friday, 13th, then turns wetter over the weekend. Saturday, 14th is cloudy with rain in places, and Sunday, 15th brings occasional rain across the area. Monday, 16th is cloudy, and Tuesday, 17th is cloudy with brief rain in places. Bring an umbrella for weekend outings on Saturday, 14th and Sunday, 15th, and for Tuesday, 17th. The maximum temperature in Osaka on Sunday, 15th is 19°C, lower than on Saturday, 14th, so the wettest day is also the cooler one.