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Kii Peninsula Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Kii Peninsula, Japan in April.

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Nara Wakayama Matsuzaka Taiji

Thinking about venturing to the Kii Peninsula, Japan this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Kii Peninsula in April

The Kii Peninsula, Japan is a region in Japan. April in the Kii Peninsula generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Nara.

To explore the conditions in the Kii Peninsula, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nara with an average of 126 mm (5 in) to heavy rainfall in Taiji with 199 mm (7.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Nara gets around 188 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore the Kii Peninsula by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Kii Peninsula — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nara)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August34°C (93°F) September30°C (86°F) October23°C (73°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Kii Peninsula in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Kii Peninsula.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Kii Peninsula

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Kii Peninsula, Japan?

Temperature range in the Kii Peninsula (April)

Precipitation variation in the Kii Peninsula (April)

Nara

In April Nara generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
188 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Nara →

Wakayama

In April Wakayama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
180 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Wakayama →

Matsuzaka

In April Matsuzaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
177 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Matsuzaka →

Taiji

In April Taiji generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Kii Peninsula, in Japan.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Kii Peninsula in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nara 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Wakayama 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Matsuzaka 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Taiji 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)

The Kii Peninsula weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Kii Peninsula, Japan in April?

In April, the Kii Peninsula, Japan generally has pleasant weather conditions. Nara sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in the Kii Peninsula, Japan in April?

Daytime temperatures in Nara peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in April, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

Does the Kii Peninsula, Japan get a lot of rain in April?

the Kii Peninsula, Japan sees substantial rainfall in April. Nara typically averages about 126 mm (5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Kii Peninsula, Japan?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to the Kii Peninsula, Japan. Typically, the climate in Nara is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Kii Peninsula, Japan is in April, May, October and November with generally pleasant weather in Nara. On the other hand, the months of January, February and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Kii Peninsula.

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