Nara · AutumnMonth summary
Nara weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
70°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
48% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nara in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 29°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: September is a good time to visit Nara. May remains slightly better (+0.1 pts).
By trip type
Nara in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
Autumn in Nara is often underrated: 29°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 48% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (7.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| 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 September, Nara averages 84°F, 48% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
September vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nara in September
Is September a good time to visit Nara?
September is an excellent time to visit Nara (score 7.5/10). With 84°F, 9.9h of sunshine and 48% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Nara in September?
With 84°F max and 9.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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