When to go to Nara?
Deer wander the parkland at Nara, bowing for biscuits and following anyone who looks like a supplier. The hall at Tōdai-ji shelters a bronze Buddha on a scale that photographs badly and impresses in person, Kasuga-taisha lines its approach with stone lanterns under the cedars, and the pagoda of Kōfuku-ji stands over the pond at the edge of town.
The best time to go
For the best weather in Nara, aim for August to September, December.
See also: Where to go in August? · Where to go in September? · Where to go in December?
Month-by-month weather in Nara
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.5 | 49 | 4 | 61 |
| February | 6.9 | 70 | 5 | 56 |
| March | 8.0 | 128 | 9 | 55 |
| April | 8.0 | 158 | 15 | 54 |
| May | 9.1 | 226 | 18 | 54 |
| June | 8.5 | 300 | 22 | 48 |
| July | 10.3 | 206 | 27 | 65 |
| August | 10.3 | 189 | 28 | 68 |
| September | 9.6 | 156 | 26 | 66 |
| October | 8.1 | 129 | 18 | 61 |
| November | 7.7 | 131 | 13 | 58 |
| December | 8.0 | 31 | 6 | 65 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Nara, the sunniest month is August, and the driest is December (about 31 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 1,773 mm of rain falls, and 3 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Nara?
- Tōdai-ji (Great Buddha)
- Deer of Nara Park
- Kasuga-taisha (lantern shrine)
- Kōfuku-ji and pagoda
Practical info
- Country: Japan
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