Nagasaki Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 30°C (86°F) and January dropping to 12°C (54°F).
Rainfall is high, totalling around 2226 mm (88 in) per year. June is the wettest month and January the driest. The city also experiences a distinct rainy season from April to September. Sunshine peaks in August, when the city sees around 7.0 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Nagasaki
Visitors to Nagasaki can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 12°C (54°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 26°C (79°F) in August to around 7°C (45°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Nagasaki
Nagasaki is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2226 mm (88 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, June it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 451 mm (18 in) of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less rainfall, with 91 mm (3.6 in) over 21 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Nagasaki Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Nagasaki
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Nagasaki. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Nagasaki
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C (57°F) in February to 27°C (81°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Nagasaki by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nagasaki.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 80%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Nagasaki
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in September and October to 2 m/s (4 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Nagasaki 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Nagasaki
During October and November, Nagasaki experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 19°C (66°F) and 23°C (74°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 109 mm (4.3 in) and 110 mm (4.3 in).
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