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Nara weather
in March

March is a difficult time — May offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 34.69°N 135.80°E
13°CMax temperature
36%Rainy days
10.0hSunshine / day

Nara weather in March

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
3°C – 13°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.6/10)

Should you visit Nara in March?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 36%
🌡 Temperature : ███░░░░░░░ 13°C
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.0h/d

Our take: March is an average time for Nara. May (7.6/10) is clearly preferable.

Nara in March by trip type

What to expect in March

🎯 Acceptable period — 14°C but 36% rain risk. Plan alternatives Spring marks the start of the good season in Nara. Temperatures rise (13°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 36% 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.

All months for Nara

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌫️ January0°C8°C27%1.88.5h4.8/10
🌫️ February0°C9°C31%2.39.0h4.9/10
⛅ March3°C13°C36%3.610.0h5.8/10
🌤️ April8°C19°C39%4.810.9h7.1/10
🌤️ May13°C24°C39%6.011.1h7.6/10
🌤️ June18°C27°C49%8.39.8h7.5/10
🌤️ July23°C31°C53%7.811.8h7.3/10
🌤️ August25°C32°C41%5.512.0h7.4/10
🌤️ September21°C29°C48%6.59.9h7.5/10
🌤️ October14°C22°C38%6.49.7h7.4/10
⛅ November7°C17°C24%2.89.1h7.1/10
🌫️ December2°C11°C23%1.98.5h5.7/10
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 March, Nara averages 13°C, 36% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.8/10. See methodology →

March vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 7.6/10). Difference:

FAQ — Nara in March

Is March a good time to visit Nara?
March is an acceptable time for Nara (score 5.8/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.6/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Nara in March?
It's cool with 13°C daytime and 3°C at night. 10.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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