Weather in Nara in July

July 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 July, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, July sits in the middle of Nara's year.

Nara
Average temp
28°C

25–32°C

Rainfall
200 mm

A wet month

Sunshine
5.8 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 July for the wrong reason.

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

Rain

July is a wetter month in Nara. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.

Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.

Evening

Evenings stay warm.

What to pack

  • Sun protection

  • Rain jacket

Where to stay in Nara

Dates are a starting point for July.

All hotels in Nara

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 2026265 places covered

Similar weather in July

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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.