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Nara Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum 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 average lows reaching 1°C in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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. For more details, please visit our Nara Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Osaka, Japan (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Osaka, Japan (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Nara

Monday
17 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
8°C
1.4 mm
Tuesday
18 Feb
Light sleet showers
Light sleet showers
3°C
1.1 mm
Wednesday
19 Feb
Light snow showers
Light snow showers
4°C
1 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Nara?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, September and October.
  • Which is the warmest month in Nara?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Nara?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Nara?
    June tops the wettest month list with 211 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Nara?
    December is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Nara?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 223 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.