Nara · SpringMonth summary
Nara weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 19°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nara in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in April (7.1/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Nara in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in April
🎯 Good period — 19°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds Spring marks the start of the good season in Nara. Temperatures rise (19°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Nara averages 19°C, 39% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
April vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nara in April
Is April a good time to visit Nara?
April is an acceptable time for Nara (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Nara in April?
With 19°C max and 10.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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