Nara weather in January

January in Nara: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Nara · #333 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 67/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Nara climate normals — January

Daytime high8°C / 47°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low1°C / 34°F
Feels like (high)4°C / 39°F
Rainfall50 mm / 1.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point-1°C / 30°F
Sunshine7.2 h/day
Daylight10.1 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall1.2 cm / 0.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)44🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Nara in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Nara?
January in Nara: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Nara on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
What is the weather like in Nara in January?
In January, Nara averages a daily high of 8.1°C and a low of 0.9°C, with about 49.5 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Nara in January?
Nara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in January.
Does it snow in Nara in January?
Nara sees roughly 1.2 cm of snowfall in January.

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