The month in detail
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Nagoya sees high temperatures (32°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
August ranks 8 out of 12 months in Nagoya. Compared to July: +1.1h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
very humid
23°
Daylight
13.3h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 40
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Nagoya is May (8.0/10), 3.0 pts higher than August.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Japan
🗣️LanguageJapanese
💶CurrencyYen japonais (¥)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.64°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 9°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 39%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Nagoya ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
JapanTemperate climate with a 8.0 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
35.18°N · 136.90°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nagoya?
September is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 5.3h of sunshine and 37.0% rainy days. The months of September & May offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Nagoya get in September?
Nagoya averages 5.3 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Nagoya?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Nagoya in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Nagoya good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Nagoya scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 7.5/10.
When should you avoid Nagoya?
January is the most difficult month to visit Nagoya, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Nagoya in August?
The average UV index reaches 7 in August in Nagoya (high), with about 13.3h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.