Best time to visit Nagoya
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Nagoya
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Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket - 2
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya - 3
Private Full Day Magome &Tsumago Walking Tour from Nagoya - 4
Toyota Automobile Museum & Historic Cars in Motion - 5
Shirakawago and Hida Takayama Guided Tours by Private Car - 6
Sushi Japanese Cooking Class with Matcha
Last refreshed 2026-06-06.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Nagoya (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Nagoya's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0–9 | 5 | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 60% | 24 | 182 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 1–11 | 6 | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 56% | 25 | 170 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 4–15 | 11 | 11 | 124 | 11.3 | 55% | 25 | 193 | 4 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 9–19 | 17 | 11 | 131 | 11.9 | 54% | 25 | 197 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 14–23 | 22 | 13 | 146 | 11.2 | 59% | 23 | 205 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jun | 19–27 | 28 | 16 | 192 | 12.0 | 64% | 20 | 191 | 6 | Quiet | 6 |
| Jul | 23–30 | 34 | 17 | 252 | 14.8 | 68% | 19 | 208 | 7 | Quiet | 2 |
| Aug | 25–33 | 36 | 18 | 225 | 12.5 | 62% | 22 | 239 | 8 | Moderate | 1 |
| Sep | 22–29 | 31 | 16 | 197 | 12.3 | 67% | 19 | 198 | 6 | Moderate | 4 |
| Oct | 14–23 | 22 | 10 | 124 | 12.4 | 62% | 19 | 188 | 4 | Moderate | 8 |
| Nov | 8–18 | 15 | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 61% | 20 | 179 | 3 | Peak | 8 |
| Dec | 2–11 | 7 | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 61% | 22 | 188 | 2 | Busy | 6 |
UV Index in Nagoya by Month
UV index in Nagoya peaks at 8 (high) in August, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
October
8/1014–23°C · 10 rain days (124h) · 188 sun hours · 62% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
November
8/108–18°C (feels 15°C) · 7 rain days (80h) · 179 sun hours · 61% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
May
8/1014–23°C (feels 22°C) · 13 rain days (146h) · 205 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
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January
6/100–9°C (feels 5°C) · 7 rain days (85h) · 182 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
February
6/101–11°C (feels 6°C) · 7 rain days (90h) · 170 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
March
6/104–15°C (feels 11°C) · 11 rain days (124h) · 193 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
April
7/109–19°C (feels 17°C) · 11 rain days (131h) · 197 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
June
6/1019–27°C (feels 28°C) · 16 rain days (192h) · 191 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
July
2/1023–30°C (feels 34°C) · 17 rain days (252h) · 208 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
August
1/1025–33°C (feels 36°C) · 18 rain days (225h) · 239 sun hours · 62% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
September
4/1022–29°C (feels 31°C) · 16 rain days (197h) · 198 sun hours · 67% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
December
6/102–11°C (feels 7°C) · 7 rain days (77h) · 188 sun hours · 61% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Nagoya
When is the best time to visit Nagoya?
October is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 14–23°C (10 rainy days). The top three months by score are October, November, May.
What is the worst time to visit Nagoya?
August is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 25–33°C (18 rainy days).
Is Nagoya too hot in summer?
3 months (July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Nagoya?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Nagoya have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 8/10, crowd index 1) and October (climate 8/10, crowd index 43) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Nagoya by month?
UV peaks at 8 (high) in August and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 6, Jul 7, Aug 8, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 3, Dec 2.
What is the UV index in Nagoya in August?
August is the peak UV month in Nagoya, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Nagoya on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 10 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Nagoya bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is June with a typical-day mean of 20 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 32 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.