Nara Climate by Month
The climate in Nara is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Nara, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in August to a chilly 10°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 1°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Nara experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1508 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Nara, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 211 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 66 mm over 15 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Nara enjoys sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 7.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Nara.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Nara in Japan
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, September and October.
August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 211 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 223 hours of sunshine.
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