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Nara weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Nara
Apr and Nov are mild and pretty but crowded. Jul–Aug is hot and humid; Jun rainy; winter cold and quiet. Late Jan has the Wakakusa Yamayaki hill-burning.
Nara weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan8°66 mm
- Feb9°80 mm
- Mar13°116 mm
- Apr19°135 mm
- May24°159 mm
- Jun27°213 mm
- Jul30°220 mm
- Aug31°178 mm
- Sep28°225 mm
- Oct22°192 mm
- Nov16°93 mm
- Dec10°76 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C46°F | 0°C32°F | 66 mm | 84% | Cold |
| February | 9°C49°F | 1°C33°F | 80 mm | 82% | Cold |
| March | 13°C56°F | 3°C37°F | 116 mm | 80% | Cool |
| April | 19°C66°F | 8°C46°F | 135 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| May | 24°C74°F | 13°C56°F | 159 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| June | 27°C80°F | 18°C65°F | 213 mm | 83% | Rainy |
| July | 30°C86°F | 23°C73°F | 220 mm | 85% | Rainy |
| August | 31°C88°F | 23°C74°F | 178 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| September | 28°C82°F | 20°C67°F | 225 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| October | 22°C72°F | 13°C56°F | 192 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| November | 16°C61°F | 7°C45°F | 93 mm | 84% | Cool |
| December | 10°C51°F | 2°C36°F | 76 mm | 84% | Cold |
Best months across Japan
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Kyoto | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Osaka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Hiroshima | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Nara | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Sapporo | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Okinawa | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakone | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | Aug (24°C) |
| Fukuoka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Kawaguchiko | Oct–Feb | Aug (26°C) |
| Niseko | Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar | Aug (24°C) |
| Yokohama | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kanazawa | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Takayama | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Nagoya | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Nikko | May, Jul–Aug, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Kamakura | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kobe | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakuba | Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Ishigaki | Apr–May, Jul, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Nagasaki | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Shirakawa-go | Feb, May, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Miyakojima | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Hakodate | Jun–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Otaru | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Beppu | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Matsumoto | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Koyasan | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (27°C) |
| Furano | Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug | Aug (25°C) |
| Sendai | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Nara?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Apr and Nov are mild and pretty but crowded. Jul–Aug is hot and humid; Jun rainy; winter cold and quiet. Late Jan has the Wakakusa Yamayaki hill-burning.
When is the rainy season in Nara?
Rain peaks in September with about 225 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: May–Oct.
What is the hottest month in Nara?
August, with average highs of 31°C (88°F).
How cold does Nara get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 0°C (32°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.3°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.