Month summary
Nara weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
36°F – 52°F
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nara in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is an average time for Nara. May (7.6/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Nara in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
In December, Nara sees 11°F during the day with 8.5h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 32°F | 46°F | 27% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 32°F | 48°F | 31% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 4.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 37°F | 55°F | 36% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 46°F | 66°F | 39% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 75°F | 39% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 64°F | 81°F | 49% | 0.3in | 9.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 73°F | 88°F | 53% | 0.3in | 11.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 77°F | 90°F | 41% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 70°F | 84°F | 48% | 0.3in | 9.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 57°F | 72°F | 38% | 0.3in | 9.7h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 45°F | 63°F | 24% | 0.1in | 9.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 36°F | 52°F | 23% | 0.1in | 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 December, Nara averages 52°F, 23% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.7/10.
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Comparison
December vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nara in December
Is December a good time to visit Nara?
December is an acceptable time for Nara (score 5.7/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.6/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Nara in December?
It's cool with 52°F daytime and 36°F at night. 8.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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