Nagano Prefecture

Nagano Prefecture Weather & Climate: Japan

Climate by month across Nagano Prefecture, Japan, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Nagano Prefecture

Nagano Prefecture in Japan sees its peak temperatures in August (27°C (81°F)) and its coolest in January (0°C (32°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Hakuba, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Nagano Prefecture offers pleasant conditions in June, July, August and September, with temperatures typically ranging from 22°C (72°F) to 27°C (81°F).

The cooler season is during the months of January, February, March and December.

Precipitation in Nagano Prefecture varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in July with 399 mm (16 in) of rain, while April stays relatively dry with 187 mm (7.4 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for April, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Hakuba Yamanouchi Matsumoto Nozawa Onsen Karuizawa Otari
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Climate map of Nagano Prefecture

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Hakuba 0°C (32°F) 27°C (81°F) -7°C (19°F) 19°C (66°F) 3003 mm (118 in) 1,559 hours
Yamanouchi 2°C (36°F) 28°C (82°F) -7°C (19°F) 19°C (66°F) 1874 mm (74 in) 1,951 hours
Matsumoto 2°C (36°F) 28°C (82°F) -8°C (18°F) 18°C (64°F) 2061 mm (81 in) 1,951 hours
Nozawa Onsen 3°C (37°F) 29°C (84°F) -5°C (23°F) 20°C (68°F) 2203 mm (87 in) 1,602 hours
Karuizawa 4°C (39°F) 28°C (82°F) -5°C (23°F) 19°C (66°F) 1785 mm (70 in) 1,951 hours
Otari 1°C (34°F) 27°C (81°F) -6°C (21°F) 19°C (66°F) 3012 mm (119 in) 1,559 hours

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