The climate of Nara
The current climate in Nara features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 10°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Nara, Japan.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Nara in recent years was 37°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in January 2021.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Nara gets 1902 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,5 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Nara runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Nara?
The best time to visit Nara for mild to warm weather is March, April, October and November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Nara.
Climate Table of Nara
The climate table of Nara shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 12 |
Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 4 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 82 | 82 | 107 | 137 | 176 | 217 | 380 | 275 | 214 | 98 | 68 | 66 |
Snow (cm) | 1,1 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,1 |
UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Nara, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Nara
Yearly Temperature in Nara
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Nara, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nara
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nara
Average Snowfall per Month in Nara
Total Yearly Snowfall in Nara
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Nara, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Nara
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Average weather in Nara by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nara. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.