When is the best time to go to Nara?

When is the best time to go to Nara? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Nara are April, May, August, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • July is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Nara

For full information about the climate and weather in Nara a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 38°F/47°F
3.6in
February 38°F/50°F
3.8in
March 43°F/58°F
5.6in
April 50°F/65°F
6.4in
May 61°F/76°F
6.7in
June 68°F/81°F
10.2in
July 76°F/88°F
13.1in
August 77°F/92°F
8.7in
September 70°F/83°F
10.1in
October 61°F/74°F
9.2in
November 50°F/63°F
3.9in
December 41°F/50°F
3.5in


Weather and climate in Nara

Nara enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Nara is 68°F (ranging from 47°F in january to 92°F in august). Annual rainfall is 84.7in, with a minimum of 3.5in in december and a maximum of 13.1in in july.
  • From january to february the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 70°F and you can expect to have 3.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of march the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 56°F in average and it rains in march about 5.6in.
  • Between april and may the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 61°F and it rains in may about 6.7in.
  • Between the months of june and august the climate is correct. the thermometer goes up to 92°F°C.
  • From september to october the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 90°F and it rains in october about 9.2in.
  • In november the climate is just OK. the thermometer goes up to 63°F°C.
  • In december the climate is not good. In average, on the morning it is 41°F and it rains about 13% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Nara

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Nara: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Nara

Find out when Nara has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Nara

  • Very low season in Nara
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Nara
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: June, September and December.
  • High season in Nara
    The number of visitors to Nara is high in: March, May, July, August and October.
  • Peak season in Nara
    The largest number of tourists visiting Nara is during: April and November.

Figure: Visitor index for Nara month by month



Best time for low prices in Nara

Average prices of hotels in Nara month by month

Generally, September is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Nara. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, April is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Nara

On average, it costs $ 58 per day to hire a car in Nara. This price varies by $ 25 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 52 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in april is $ 76.

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