AI-generatedNara at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,010 h
- Rain a year
- 1,337 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 68 m
Climate in Nara
Nara has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year, Nara is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:0117:24
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
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.
What is the weather like in Nara in October?
In October, Nara is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5 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 Nara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 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+9Asia/Tokyo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Nara
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Nara, 46 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Nara
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 it, 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.
Rain in Nara: 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.
In October, Nara has about 10 rainy days with 143 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Nara
How breezy and how cloudy Nara 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.
In October, the wind in Nara typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Nara: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 and humidity in Nara
How often the day gets hot in Nara (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Nara has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nara
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 (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in August (24°). 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) in June. 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 June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30 | 8° | 0° | 4.6 h | 7 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | 9° | 0° | 4.8 h | 8 | 64 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 13° | 3° | 5.5 h | 11 | 107 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 18° | 8° | 6.3 h | 10 | 115 |
| MayMay | 78 | 23° | 13° | 6.5 h | 11 | 136 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 26° | 18° | 5.0 h | 12 | 179 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 30° | 23° | 5.8 h | 14 | 168 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 31° | 24° | 7.1 h | 10 | 104 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 28° | 20° | 5.3 h | 11 | 134 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 22° | 14° | 5.2 h | 10 | 143 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 16° | 8° | 5.1 h | 7 | 75 |
| DecemberDec | 42 | 10° | 2° | 4.8 h | 7 | 55 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
34.69° N, 135.80° E · 68 m · Asia/Tokyo
Best time to visit Nara
The best time to visit Nara is from April to June and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to November. Rain is most frequent from June to July; the wettest month is June with 179 mm.
Nara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nara in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–23 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Nara in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 26–31 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Nara in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–28 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Nara in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–10 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nara for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Nara
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Nara (score 75 and 78). In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 78better |
| Day high | 22° | 18° |
| Night low | 14° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 143 mm | 115 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Jul
12 or more rainy days
Nara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January8° · 5 h
In January, Nara is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 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 Nara.
Nara in January32February9° · 5 h
In February, Nara is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 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 Nara.
Nara in February49March13° · 6 h
In March, Nara is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 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 Nara.
Nara in March78April18° · 6 h
In April, Nara is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 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 Nara.
Nara in April78May23° · 7 h
In May, Nara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours 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 Nara.
Nara in May69June26° · 5 h
In June, Nara is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 179 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Nara.
Nara in June52July30° · 6 h
In July, Nara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 168 mm in total. On about 15 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 Nara.
Nara in July54August31° · 7 h
In August, Nara is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 104 mm in total. On about 24 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 Nara.
Nara in August69September28° · 5 h
In September, Nara is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 134 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nara.
Nara in September75October22° · 5 h
In October, Nara is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5 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 Nara.
Nara in October71November16° · 5 h
In November, Nara is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 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 Nara.
Nara in November42December10° · 5 h
In December, Nara is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 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 Nara.
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Nara vs. Osaka
In October the holiday weather in Nara and Osaka is about equally good (score 75 vs. 75). During the day it is about as warm in Osaka as in Nara.
| in October | Nara | Osaka |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov | Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
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- 7Kagoshima24°26°77
- 8NaraThis page22°75
Planning a trip to Nara
Weather for your travel dates
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Nara 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.
Nara has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.7 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
- 9,530 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.
Storm season
Nara 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.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Nara
When is the best time to visit Nara?
The best time to visit Nara is from April to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Nara?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Nara?
Rain is most frequent from June to July; the wettest month is June with 179 mm. The driest month is December with 55 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nara get?
Nara gets around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.1 hours a day; in January there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Nara in?
Nara uses the time zone Asia/Tokyo, at UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nara?
A nonstop flight from London to Nara takes about 12 h, for a straight-line distance of about 9,530 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Nara?
Nara 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 Nara?
Nara has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 76, Summer holidays 53, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 36.
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