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Nagoya, Japan · Temperate

Nagoya: best months to visit

May (8.0/10) · December (4.3/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 35.18°N · 136.90°E
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May
Depends on your goals
8.0/10
☀️ May
Top score (8.0/10)
🌤️ Jun
Alt. (7.9/10)
Dec
Plus rude (4.3/10)
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
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When to visit Nagoya?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Nagoya, May and June clearly stand out. December concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 May · 8.0 June · 7.9 September · 7.9 October · 7.7 ⚠️ December · 4.3
4.3
Jan
4.3
Feb
4.4
Mar
7.5
Apr
8.0
May
7.9
Jun
5.1
Jul
5.0
Aug
7.9
Sep
7.7
Oct
7.3
Nov
4.3
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Nagoya offers 6 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.0 in May vs 4.3 in December.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 6 comfortable months (Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct · Nov)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
🌥️ January →32°F48°F13%1.5mm5.6h4.3/10Decent period
🌥️ February →32°F50°F18%2.2mm6.2h4.3/10Decent period
🌥️ March →39°F57°F25%4.3mm6.4h4.4/10Decent period
☀️ April →48°F66°F28%5.2mm6.7h7.5/10Best period
☀️ May →57°F75°F31%6.2mm6.6h8.0/10Best period
☀️ June →64°F81°F37%8.1mm5.1h7.9/10Best period
🌥️ July →73°F88°F39%9.4mm5.4h5.1/10Decent period
🌥️ August →77°F90°F37%6.6mm6.5h5.0/10Decent period
☀️ September →70°F82°F37%7.3mm5.3h7.9/10Best period
☀️ October →57°F72°F30%6.5mm5.4h7.7/10Best period
⛅ November →45°F63°F19%2.9mm5.6h7.3/10Best period
🌥️ December →36°F52°F17%1.9mm5.5h4.3/10Decent period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Apr → Jun
Good transition
Mar · Jul · Aug · Dec
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (May)
🌡️ Feel
Comfortable
☀️ UV
5.9 · Moderate
💧 Humidity feel
55°F · Dry
☔ Rain
31% · 6.2 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
6.6h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Nagoya

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min46°50°54°57°61°64°68°72°201620172018201920202021202220232024202570°F — decade peak (2024)+2.96°F / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏛️ Heritage🍴 Gastronomy☔ Indoor sights
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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.

🎟️ Activities & tours · Nagoya

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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 ⓘ+2.96°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 48°F
🌧️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
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 82°F highs, 70°F 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 70°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
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.