Nara, JapanQuick decision
When to visit Nara?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
13°C–24°C in May
🌧 Least rain
39% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
January (27%)
📅 Best score
7.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Park deerYear-round — 1,200 free-roaming deer, shika senbei crackers.
Todai-jiYear-round — world's largest wooden structure, 15 m Buddha.
Fall foliageNov — park and temples in red and gold, fewer crowds than Kyoto.
Nakatanidou mochiYear-round — live mochi pounding, kakinoha sushi, matcha.
Monthly climate data
Nara weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 0°C | 8°C | 27% | 1.8 | 8.5h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 0°C | 9°C | 31% | 2.3 | 9.0h | 4.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 3°C | 13°C | 36% | 3.6 | 10.0h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 19°C | 39% | 4.8 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 24°C | 39% | 6.0 | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 27°C | 49% | 8.3 | 9.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 31°C | 53% | 7.8 | 11.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 41% | 5.5 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 21°C | 29°C | 48% | 6.5 | 9.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 22°C | 38% | 6.4 | 9.7h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 7°C | 17°C | 24% | 2.8 | 9.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 2°C | 11°C | 23% | 1.9 | 8.5h | 5.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 19°C, 38% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 30°C, 48% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°C, 37% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 9°C, 27% rainy days, 8.7h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 39% rainy days and 24°C.
January is the wettest month with 27% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 24°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.1/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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