Nara Weather in September

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

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Sakurai Yoshino Asuka Kashiba

Planning a trip to Nara, Japan this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Nara in September

Nara, Japan is a region in Japan. September in Nara generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. September is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Yoshino to 30°C (86°F) in Sango. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Sango and 18°C (64°F) in Yoshino.

For specific regional insights in Nara, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sango with an average of 173 mm (6.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Yoshino with 245 mm (9.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Sakurai typically sees 156 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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 September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Nara, Japan?

Temperature range in Nara (September)

Precipitation variation in Nara (September)

Sakurai

In September Sakurai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
156 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
good
Climate in Sakurai →

Yoshino

In September Yoshino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
156 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
193 mm (7.6 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
Climate in Yoshino →

Asuka

In September Asuka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
156 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
good
Climate in Asuka →

Kashiba

In September Kashiba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
156 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
179 mm (7 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Kashiba →

Kashihara

In September Kashihara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
156 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
177 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
good
very good
Climate in Kashihara →

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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sakurai 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 201 mm (7.9 in)
Yoshino 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 245 mm (9.6 in)
Asuka 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Kashiba 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Kashihara 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)
Sango 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)

Nara weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Nara, Japan typically experiences mixed weather in September, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Sakurai average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 19°C (66°F) at night.

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

In Sakurai, the average daytime high in September is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 19°C (66°F).

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

Rainfall in Nara, Japan peaks during September. Sakurai averages roughly 201 mm (7.9 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Nara, Japan?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Sakurai, September may not be the ideal 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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