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Nagoya, Japan · Temperate

Nagoya in March: go or not?

Tough period. Nagoya in March only reaches 4.4/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 35.18°N · 136.90°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Nagoya · March
4.4
4–14°
Temperature
25%
Rain
6h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
Photo : Egor Myznik via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Nagoya. Temperatures rise (14°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

March ranks 9 out of 12 months in Nagoya. Compared to February: +4°C daytime, 7 pts more rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in March

UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
3°
Daylight
11.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 38
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Is March the right month?

The best month in Nagoya is May (8.0/10), 3.6 pts higher than March.

See May →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

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
Location

Where is Nagoya ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Japan
Temperate 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 March?
The average UV index reaches 5 in March in Nagoya (moderate), with about 11.7h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.