When is the best time to go to Nara
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nara, Japan. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Nara
Nara weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nara are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 48mm | 4.4hrs | 11hrs |
Nara's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nara.
January is in the winter in Nara and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Nara with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 63mm | 4.5hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Nara is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nara for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Nara and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nara with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 104mm | 5.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Nara is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nara for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Nara and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nara with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 138mm | 6hrs | 13.9hrs |
Nara's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nara.
April is in the spring in Nara and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nara with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 141mm | 6.5hrs | 14.8hrs |
May is a wet month in Nara and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Nara, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Nara and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nara with around 141mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 226mm | 5.1hrs | 11hrs |
June is a very wet, humid month in Nara and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nara, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Nara and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nara with around 226mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 199mm | 5.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Nara is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nara for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Nara and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nara with around 199mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 126mm | 6.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Nara is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nara for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Nara and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nara with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 182mm | 5hrs | 13.9hrs |
Nara's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nara, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Nara and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nara with around 182mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 114mm | 5.3hrs | 14.8hrs |
October is a damp month in Nara and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nara, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Nara and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nara with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 69mm | 4.9hrs | 11hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Nara and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nara, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Nara and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nara with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 39mm | 4.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Nara is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nara, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Nara and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nara with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Nara weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 32°C 89.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 39mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 6.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 8°C 46.4°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 226mm 8.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.7°C 81.9°F |
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