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Nara
Photo: Saigen Jiro · CC0
CountryJapan
RegionKyoto & Kansai
Best monthsNo clear best season
Nearest airportsITM · Osaka Itami International Airport · 35 km
UKB · Kobe Airport · 53 km
KIX · Kansai International Airport · 59 km
UKB · Kobe Airport · 53 km
KIX · Kansai International Airport · 59 km
About
Nara is the capital city of Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 2022, Nara has an estimated population of 367,353 according to World Population Review, making it the largest city in Nara Prefecture and sixth-largest in the Kansai region of Honshu.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
When to go
In Nara the warmest month is August (average high 33°) and the coolest is January (9°). Most rainy days come in June.
Highlights
From OpenStreetMap records, by distance from the centre.
For families with children
Parks, beaches and child-friendly places.
Average monthly temperature (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 9 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 11 |
| Low | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Climate data: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)