Best Time to Visit Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Nagoya.
Nagoya does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 27.8°C / 82°F) and driest (December, 63 mm / 2.5 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.6°C / 40.3°F in January to 27.8°C / 82°F in August, with rainfall from 63 mm / 2.5 in (December) to 281 mm / 11.1 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Nagoya's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 7°C44.6°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| November | 12.2°C54°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| January | 4.6°C40.3°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
No month at Nagoya matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nagoya?
Nagoya doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on December (driest, ~63 mm / 2.5 in) and August (warmest, 27.8°C / 82°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Japan's national average.
When is the rainy season in Nagoya?
The rainy season at Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 190 mm / 7.5 in. The wettest single month is June (281 mm / 11.1 in).
What is the driest month in Nagoya?
The driest month in Nagoya is December, averaging about 63 mm / 2.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 7°C / 44.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Nagoya?
The least comfortable months for travel to Nagoya — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 281 mm / 11.1 in in June, and the coldest month averages 4.6°C / 40.3°F.
Is Nagoya climate different from Japan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Nagoya figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Japan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Nagoya specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.