AI-generatedNarita at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,980 h
- Rain a year
- 1,491 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 27 m
Climate in Narita
Narita has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 1,980 hours of sunshine a year, Narita is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Narita
The best time to visit Narita 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 in May and in November. Rain is frequent in March and from July to September; the wettest month is October with 196 mm.
Narita through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Narita in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–24 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Narita in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27–32 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Narita in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–28 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Narita in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–12 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Jul – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, October – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
05:4417:05
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 05:28–06:19 · evening 16:30–17:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:18–05:28 · evening 17:20–17:30
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 Narita compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Narita in October?
In October, Narita is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 196 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Narita.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min05:44 – 17:05
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
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 Narita
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Narita: score 73 against 65. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 196 mm | 134 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Narita month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January10° · 6.2 h
In January, Narita is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Narita.
Narita in January46February11° · 6.0 h
In February, Narita is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Narita.
Narita in February54March15° · 5.7 h
In March, Narita is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Narita.
Narita in March72April20° · 6.1 h
In April, Narita is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Narita.
Narita in April73May24° · 6.0 h
In May, Narita is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 134 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Narita.
Narita in May65June27° · 4.5 h
In June, Narita is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 164 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Narita.
Narita in June42July31° · 5.1 h
In July, Narita is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 155 mm in total. On about 19 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 Narita.
Narita in July40August32° · 6.1 h
In August, Narita is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. On about 25 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 Narita.
Narita in August57September28° · 4.6 h
In September, Narita is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 170 mm. On about 10 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 Narita.
Narita in September65October22° · 4.3 h
In October, Narita is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 196 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Narita.
Narita in October68November17° · 5.0 h
In November, Narita is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Narita.
Narita in November50December12° · 5.5 h
In December, Narita is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Narita.
Narita in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Narita
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (23°). 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 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 102 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 | 43 | 10° | 1° | 6.2 h | 7 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 11° | 2° | 6.0 h | 9 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 15° | 5° | 5.7 h | 12 | 122 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 20° | 10° | 6.1 h | 12 | 120 |
| MayMay | 73 | 24° | 14° | 6.0 h | 12 | 134 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 27° | 18° | 4.5 h | 14 | 164 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 31° | 22° | 5.1 h | 14 | 155 |
| AugustAug | 40 | 32° | 23° | 6.1 h | 13 | 116 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 28° | 20° | 4.6 h | 14 | 170 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 22° | 15° | 4.3 h | 13 | 196 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 17° | 9° | 5.0 h | 11 | 104 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 12° | 3° | 5.5 h | 8 | 71 |
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 hours in Narita
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 4.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Narita, 38 % 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 in Narita: 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, Narita has about 13 rainy days with 196 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Narita
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 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 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 and clouds in Narita
How breezy and how cloudy Narita 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 Narita typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Narita: variable cloud, with about 4.3 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 Narita
How often the day gets hot in Narita (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, Narita 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
Planning a trip to Narita
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Narita 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.
Narita has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 71) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 5 min
- Distance
- 9,590 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
Narita 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Narita vs Chiba
In October the holiday weather in Narita and Chiba is about equally good (score 65 vs 63). During the day Chiba is 1 °C warmer than Narita.
| in October | Narita | Chiba |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 22° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov | Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Narita
When is the best time to visit Narita?
The best time to visit Narita 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 Narita?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Narita?
Rain is frequent in March and from July to September; the wettest month is October with 196 mm. The driest month is January with 69 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Narita get?
Narita gets around 1,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.2 hours a day; in October there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Narita in?
Narita is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Narita?
A nonstop flight from London to Narita takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,590 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Narita?
Narita 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 Narita?
Narita has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 71) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 71, summer holidays 41, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 47.