Weather in Nara in August

August in Nara is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.

In Japan, this is how Nara actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. August is the peak of the warm side of the year in Nara. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.

Nara
Average temp
30°C

26–34°C

Rainfall
141 mm

Showers likely

Sunshine
7.1 h

hours per day

What to expect

Daytime

Hot days in Nara. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember August for the wrong reason.

Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for August in Nara is almost always a waste of bag space.

Rain

Mixed skies in Nara in August. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.

Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.

Evening

Evenings stay warm.

What to pack

  • Sun protection

  • Rain jacket

Where to stay in Nara

Dates are a starting point for August.

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Travel guides for Nara

What to read before you book.

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Average weather in Nara

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 28 Aug 2026270 places covered

Similar weather in August

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FAQs about Nara

Climate averages for Nara, 1991–2020.

The best time to visit Nara is between April and July, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.

August is the hottest month, with an average around 30°C.

July is the wettest month, with about 200 mm of rain.

No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.