Nara weather in October
Nara in October averages 20°C (68°F), 144 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Nara, October is the sixth warmest, the fourth wettest and the sixth dullest.
- Average temp
- 20°C (68°F)
16–24°C · 61–75°F
- Rainfall
- 144 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.3 h
hours per day
What is Nara like in October?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Nara in October?
A light rain jacket
About 144 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
October compared with September and November
October in Nara is 5.8°C cooler than September and about as wet as it, which averages 26°C (78°F).
October in Nara is 6°C warmer than November and 72 mm wetter than it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
Daylight in Nara in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 20 minutes in Nara, rising about 06:02 and setting about 17:22 local time.
October ends 1 hour 1 minute shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 8 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Nara
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Nara
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Nara weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 44°F | 50 mm |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 72 mm |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 98 mm |
| April | 15°C / 60°F | 106 mm |
| May | 20°C / 69°F | 99 mm |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 165 mm |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 200 mm |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 141 mm |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 151 mm |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 144 mm |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 72 mm |
| December | 9°C / 48°F | 68 mm |
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FAQs about Nara in October
October climate averages for Nara, 1991–2020.
Nara averages 20°C (68°F) in October, ranging from about 16°C (61°F) at night to 24°C (75°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 144 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 20°C (68°F) against 14°C (57°F) in November — 6°C warmer.
October is 5.8°C cooler than September, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to July; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 14 hours 28 minutes in June and 9 hours 51 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 06:02 and sunset about 17:22 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 1 minute shorter than it starts.
