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Kashihara weather & best time to visit

City break

Kashihara at a glance

Best time
Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov
Warmest month
Aug · 34°
Sunshine a year
1,960 h
Rain a year
1,337 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+9
Elevation
65 m

Climate in Kashihara

Kashihara has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year, Kashihara is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Kashihara

The best time to visit Kashihara is from April to June and from October to November. In October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from October to November. In August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is frequent in July; the wettest month is June with 179 mm.

Kashihara through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Kashihara in spring

Mar – May

69

Good

  • 14–25 °C by day
  • 6.0 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Kashihara in summer

Jun – Aug

48

Fair

  • 28–34 °C by day
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Kashihara in autumn

Sep – Nov

70

Good

  • 17–29 °C by day
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Kashihara in winter

Dec – Feb

40

Fair

  • 9–12 °C by day
  • 4.6 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – May, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jul

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kashihara for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

75

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – June, October – November

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Good forSightseeing & walks

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 23°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

06:0117:24

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 05:46–06:35 · evening 16:50–17:39
Blue hour
Morning 05:36–05:46 · evening 17:39–17:49

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Kashihara compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°20°
Night-time low17°11°
Daylight11.9 h10.9 h

What is the weather like in Kashihara in October?

In October, Kashihara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 143 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kashihara.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 23 min06:01 – 17:24
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
55 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+9offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %59 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Kashihara

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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October and April bring similar holiday weather to Kashihara (score 75 and 78). In April, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.

October vs April, Kashihara
MonthOctoberApril
Holiday weather score7578
Daytime high23°20°
Night-time low15°10°
Sunshine5.1 h6.2 hbetter
Rainy days1010
Rainfall143 mm115 mmbetter
Muggy days30better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Kashihara month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

34January9° · 4.4 h

In January, Kashihara is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kashihara.

Kashihara in January
37February10° · 4.7 h

In February, Kashihara is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kashihara.

Kashihara in February
53March14° · 5.4 h

In March, Kashihara is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kashihara.

Kashihara in March
78April20° · 6.2 h

In April, Kashihara is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kashihara.

Kashihara in April
77May25° · 6.3 h

In May, Kashihara is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 136 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kashihara.

Kashihara in May
64June28° · 4.9 h

In June, Kashihara is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 179 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kashihara.

Kashihara in June
40July32° · 5.7 h

In July, Kashihara is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 168 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kashihara.

Kashihara in July
40August34° · 7.0 h

In August, Kashihara is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 104 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kashihara.

Kashihara in August
58September29° · 5.2 h

In September, Kashihara is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 134 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kashihara.

Kashihara in September
75October23° · 5.1 h

In October, Kashihara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 143 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kashihara.

Kashihara in October
76November17° · 4.9 h

In November, Kashihara is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kashihara.

Kashihara in November
48December12° · 4.6 h

In December, Kashihara is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Kashihara.

Kashihara in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Kashihara

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 96 days a year, mostly from July to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 23°Night 15°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan349°1°4.4 h757
FebruaryFeb3710°2°4.7 h864
MarchMar5314°4°5.4 h11107
AprilApr7820°10°6.2 h10115
MayMay7725°15°6.3 h11136
JuneJun6428°19°4.9 h12179
JulyJul4032°24°5.7 h14168
AugustAug4034°25°7.0 h10104
SeptemberSep5829°21°5.2 h11134
OctoberOct7523°15°5.1 h10143
NovemberNov7617°8°4.9 h775
DecemberDec4812°4°4.6 h755

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

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Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Kashihara

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,960 hours
Sunniest month
Aug · 7.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 4.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.1 hDaylight 11.4 hShare of daylight 45 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Kashihara, 45 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Kashihara: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,337 mm on 115 days
Wettest month
Jun · 179 mm
Driest month
Dec · 55 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 143 mm

In October, Kashihara has about 10 rainy days with 143 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Kashihara

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 25 min
Fair skin
about 30 min
Light brown skin
about 45 min
Olive skin
about 55 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Kashihara

How breezy and how cloudy Kashihara is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Kashihara typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
60 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Dec · 48 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 78 %
OctoberCloud cover 55 %Sunshine 5.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Kashihara: variable cloud, with about 5.1 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Kashihara

How often the day gets hot in Kashihara (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
71 days
Hottest month
Aug · 34 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 23 °C

In October, Kashihara has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Kashihara

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Kashihara in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Kashihara has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 40).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    71

    Good

    • 18 °C by day
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    74

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    40

    Fair

    • 33 °C by day
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    75

    GoodBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • 5.1 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    41

    Fair

    • 10 °C by day
    • 4.5 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 12 h
Distance
9,550 km
Time zone
UTC+9
Jet lag
About 8 days (8 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Japan

Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Language
Japanese
Sockets
Type A, B · 100 V
Traffic
Drives on the left
Dialling code
+81

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Only 100 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

Storm season

Kashihara lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. December

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

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Kashihara vs Nara

In October the holiday weather in Kashihara and Nara is about equally good (score 75 vs 75). During the day it is about as warm in Nara as in Kashihara.

Kashihara vs Nara, in October
in OctoberKashiharaNara
Holiday weather score7575
Daytime high23°23°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeApr – Jun, Oct – NovApr – Jun, Oct – Nov

Through the year

OctoberKashihara 23°Nara 23°
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In October, Kashihara ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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Frequently asked questions about Kashihara

When is the best time to visit Kashihara?

The best time to visit Kashihara is from April to June and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Kashihara?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Kashihara?

Rain is frequent in July; the wettest month is June with 179 mm. The driest month is December with 55 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Kashihara get?

Kashihara gets around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.0 hours a day; in January there are 4.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Kashihara in?

Kashihara is on UTC+9 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Kashihara?

A nonstop flight from London to Kashihara takes about 12 h, for a straight-line distance of about 9,550 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Kashihara?

Kashihara lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

Which school holidays are best for Kashihara?

Kashihara has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 74, summer holidays 40, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 41.