Best Time to Visit Nara
Best time: Feb, Jan, Dec, Nov.
May is warmest (42°C high); Aug is rainiest (118 mm).
Nara weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.7 | 13.7 | 0 | 8.5 | 11.2 |
| Feb | 34.9 | 16.2 | 0 | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Mar | 37.3 | 19 | 1 | 10.4 | 11.9 |
| Apr | 41.1 | 23.2 | 3 | 10.8 | 12.3 |
| May | 42 | 26.1 | 8 | 10.1 | 12.7 |
| Jun | 40.4 | 26 | 29 | 9.9 | 12.9 |
| Jul | 36 | 23.9 | 87 | 9.6 | 12.8 |
| Aug | 33.8 | 22.9 | 118 | 9.5 | 12.5 |
| Sep | 34.6 | 22 | 58 | 9.6 | 12.1 |
| Oct | 38.2 | 21.8 | 11 | 9.4 | 11.6 |
| Nov | 36.1 | 17.8 | 1 | 8.6 | 11.3 |
| Dec | 32.1 | 14.3 | 0 | 7.8 | 11.1 |
Daylight ranges from 11.1 hours in Dec to 12.9 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: FebJanDecNov
Beaches: MarFebJanNov
Hiking: JanDecFebMar
Sightseeing: JanDecFebNov
Nara quick facts
- Population
- 23,599
- Elevation
- 266 m
- Timezone
- Africa/Bamako
- Currency
- Yen (JPY)
- Language
- Japanese
- Plug / voltage
- A, B · 100 V
- Dialing code
- +81
What to pack
Hot months (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.
Wet months (Aug): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nara?
Feb, Jan, Dec, Nov.
What is the rainiest month?
Aug, about 118 mm.
What is the warmest month?
May, with average highs of 42°C.
Where to stay
See Nara hotels · Book Nara tours & activities
Getting there
Plan your journey to Nara. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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