Nara Weather in April

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

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Sakurai Yoshino Asuka Kashiba

Planning a journey to Nara, Japan this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Nara in April

Nara, Japan is a region in Japan. April in Nara generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Yoshino at 18°C (64°F) to pleasant in Sango at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Sango and 7°C (45°F) in Yoshino.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nara, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sango with an average of 127 mm (5 in) to high rainfall in Yoshino with 154 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Sakurai, you can expect around 188 hours of sunlight in April, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Nara by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March13°C (55°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June27°C (81°F) July31°C (88°F) This monthAugust32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October22°C (72°F) November17°C (63°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nara in April

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

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 Nara

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

Temperature range in Nara (April)

Precipitation variation in Nara (April)

Sakurai

In April Sakurai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
188 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Sakurai →

Yoshino

In April Yoshino generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
188 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Yoshino →

Asuka

In April Asuka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
188 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Asuka →

Kashiba

In April Kashiba 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 very good 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
122 mm (4.8 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Kashiba →

Kashihara

In April Kashihara generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
188 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Kashihara →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nara in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sakurai 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Yoshino 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Asuka 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Kashiba 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Kashihara 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Sango 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 127 mm (5 in)

Nara weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nara, Japan in April?

April in Nara, Japan brings good weather. In Sakurai, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Nara, Japan in April?

Daytime temperatures in Sakurai peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in April, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

Does Nara, Japan get a lot of rain in April?

Nara, Japan sees substantial rainfall in April. Sakurai typically averages about 137 mm (5.4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Nara, Japan?

Given the typically good weather conditions in Sakurai, April might be a good time to visit Nara, Japan.

On average, the best time to visit Nara, Japan is in May with generally very good weather in Sakurai. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and July tend to be less favorable.

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