Nara · WinterMonth summary
Nara weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
32°F – 46°F
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nara in January?
⚠️ 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: Nara in January: 27% rain, 8.5h of sunshine. Better to wait for May.
By trip type
Nara in January 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 January
Winter in Nara is cool (8°F during the day). Days are short (8.5h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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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 January, Nara averages 46°F, 27% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nara in January
Is January a good time to visit Nara?
January is not recommended for Nara (score 4.8/10). With 27% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine, consider May (7.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Nara in January?
It's cool with 46°F daytime and 32°F at night. 8.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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