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Nagoya weather by month: temperature, rain and what to wear

Nagoya's average high runs from 9.3°C (49°F) in January to 33.2°C (92°F) in August (JMA, 1991–2020). The wettest month is September (231.6 mm) and the driest is January (50.8 mm).

Updated

33.2°CAugust
9.3°CJanuary
1,579 mmprecipitation

Nagoya weather month by month

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Nagoya station (51 m above sea level). Each month links to its own page.

Nagoya by month: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
MonthHighLowPrecipitationWet daysSunshine
January9.3°C1.1°C50.8 mm5.2 days174 hours
February10.5°C1.4°C64.7 mm6.2 days176 hours
March14.5°C4.6°C116.2 mm8.8 days200 hours
April20.1°C9.7°C127.5 mm9.4 days200 hours
May24.6°C14.9°C150.3 mm9.7 days206 hours
June27.6°C19.4°C186.5 mm11.6 days152 hours
July31.4°C23.5°C211.4 mm12.0 days166 hours
August33.2°C24.7°C139.5 mm8.5 days201 hours
September29.1°C21.0°C231.6 mm10.5 days160 hours
October23.3°C14.8°C164.7 mm9.0 days169 hours
November17.3°C8.6°C79.1 mm6.1 days167 hours
December11.7°C3.4°C56.6 mm6.2 days170 hours

Average high in Nagoya, month by month (°C)

Jan9.3°C
Feb10.5°C
Mar14.5°C
Apr20.1°C
May24.6°C
Jun27.6°C
Jul31.4°C
Aug33.2°C
Sep29.1°C
Oct23.3°C
Nov17.3°C
Dec11.7°C
Nagoya Castle's keep with two golden shachihoko ornaments on its green roof
Photo: Nagoya Castle (83973).jpg by Syced (CC0 1.0, cropped), via Wikimedia Commons.

When to go to Nagoya, by the numbers

  • Months with average highs between 15°C and 25°C and fewer than 10 wet days: April, May, October and November.
  • Fewest wet days: January (5.2 days).
  • Quietest hotels in 2025 (Aichi Prefecture): January (62.2%), June (64.0%) and February (68.0%).
  • Busiest hotels in 2025 (Aichi Prefecture): November (74.1%), October (73.4%) and April (72.8%).
  • Plum blossom: around 28 January on average.
  • Cherry blossom: around 24 March on average.
  • Hydrangea: around 11 June on average.
  • Autumn leaves (maple): around 28 November on average.
  • Ginkgo turns yellow: around 18 November on average.

What to wear in Nagoya, month by month

Nagoya: our clothing level for each month (from the JMA's averages)
MonthLevelAverage highWet days
JanuaryCold9.3°C5.2 days
FebruaryChilly10.5°C6.2 days
MarchChilly14.5°C8.8 days
AprilMild20.1°C9.4 days
MayMild24.6°C9.7 days
JuneWarm27.6°C11.6 days
JulyHot31.4°C12.0 days
AugustHot33.2°C8.5 days
SeptemberWarm29.1°C10.5 days
OctoberMild23.3°C9.0 days
NovemberCool17.3°C6.1 days
DecemberChilly11.7°C6.2 days

How busy Nagoya is, month by month

How full hotels across Aichi Prefecture were, month by month in 2025 (%)

Average room occupancy for all hotels and inns (Japan Tourism Agency).

Jan62.2%
Feb68.0%
Mar68.0%
Apr72.8%
May69.3%
Jun64.0%
Jul68.8%
Aug70.0%
Sep70.0%
Oct73.4%
Nov74.1%
Dec69.2%

Events in Nagoya through the year

Events in Nagoya: dates from each organizer's official page
EventMonthWhen
Hatsu-Ebisu, Atsuta Jingu初えびす（熱田神宮）JanEvery year at 0:00 on 5 January Official page
Setsubun-e at Osu Kannon大須観音 節分会FebEvery year on 3 February, from 10:00 to 18:00 (bean-scattering at any time during the day) Official page
Nagoya Women's Marathon名古屋ウィメンズマラソンMarMid-March (14 March in 2027) Official page
Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival名古屋城桜まつりMar and AprLate March to early April (20 March to 5 April in 2026) Official page
Wakamiya Matsuri at Wakamiya Hachiman-sha若宮まつり（若宮八幡社）May15 and 16 May: Shigaku-sai on the 15th and the Reitaisai (main festival) on the 16th Official page
Bugaku Shinji (Court Dance Offering) at Atsuta Jingu熱田神宮 舞楽神事MayEvery year on 1 May, from 10:30 Official page
Uma-no-To at Osu Kannon大須観音 馬の塔MayEvery year on 18 May Official page
Atsuta Festival (Reisai), Atsuta Jingu例祭（熱田まつり）JunEvery year on 5 June Official page
Grand Sumo July Tournament (Nagoya Basho)大相撲七月場所（名古屋）JulMid-July, 15 days from a Sunday to a Sunday (12 to 26 July in 2026; 11 to 25 July in 2027) Official page
Nagoya Castle Summer Festival名古屋城夏まつりAugEarly to mid August (8 to 16 August in 2026) Official page
Taishogoto Taisai at Osu Kannon大須観音 大正琴大祭SepEvery year on 9 September, from 10:00 Official page
Osu Street Performers Festival (Osu Daido Chonin Matsuri)大須大道町人祭OctOctober, with an eve event (9 October) and two main days (10 and 11 October in 2026) Official page
Nagoya Festival名古屋まつりOctMid-October, two days (17 and 18 October in 2026) Official page
Nagoya Castle Chrysanthemum Exhibition名古屋城菊花大会Oct and NovLate October to late November Official page
Susu-osame Shinji (Year-End Cleaning Rite) at Atsuta Jingu熱田神宮 御煤納神事DecEvery year on 25 December, from 10:00 Official page
Zange-e and Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve Bell) at Osu Kannon大須観音 懺悔会・除夜の鐘DecEvery year on 31 December, from 19:00; the bells ring from 0:00 on 1 January Official page

Not held, or changed

Umi no Hi Nagoya Minato Festival Fireworks. The fireworks and the parade were cancelled in 2026 because of the 20th Asian Games and the 5th Asian Para Games: the viewing and event space at Garden Pier could not be secured. A float procession and a group dance were held on 20 July 2026 around the Garden Pier intersection. The festival is normally held around Marine Day in July.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nagoya?

Months with average highs between 15°C and 25°C and fewer than 10 wet days: April, May, October and November. Fewest wet days: January (5.2 days).

What is the hottest month in Nagoya?

August has the highest average high, 33.2°C (92°F). January has the lowest, 9.3°C (49°F) (JMA, 1991–2020).

What is the rainiest month in Nagoya?

September has the most precipitation (231.6 mm), and July has the most wet days (12.0 days) (JMA, 1991–2020).

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