Monthly weather overview

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A quick, year-round overview of monthly and seasonal weather in Nagoya. Use this page to get a feel for which months and seasons match your travel style.

Nagoya weather at a glance

  • Nagoya often feels strongly seasonal: summers are hot and humid, and shade can feel “rare” on long city walks.
  • Winters rarely look like deep-snow Hokkaido, but wind and dry air can make it feel sharper than the numbers suggest.
  • June rainy season and around September (typhoon influence) can disrupt pacing—keeping 1–2 indoor options helps.
  • Spring and autumn are easy for long mixed itineraries (Osu–Sakae–Nagoya Castle), so walking comfort matters.
  • Because indoor heating/AC is common, the outside-to-inside contrast can be noticeable; thin layers help.
Jan · Feb

Dry air and wind shape the winter feel

Avg low 1–3°C / high 9–11°C · Rainy days: 4–7 per month / rainfall 35–70 mm

  • Temperatures can look mild, but dry air plus wind can feel colder.
  • Evenings cool down quickly; layers help if you plan night outings.
  • Snow buildup isn’t common, but cold rain days can feel more wintry.

Suggested outfits

  • · Coat or padded jacket
  • · Thermal inner + knit
  • · Scarf/gloves for wind

A note for travelers

In winter, plan for wind and dryness, especially for nights outdoors.

Mar · Apr

Spring by day, cooler evenings still linger

Avg low 6–11°C / high 14–20°C · Rainy days: 8–10 per month / rainfall 90–150 mm

  • Days warm up quickly, but evenings can still feel cool with wind.
  • Rainy days often feel colder than expected—layers help.
  • Step counts rise naturally, so shoes matter.

Suggested outfits

  • · Trench/light coat
  • · Sweatshirt/shirt/light knit
  • · Comfortable sneakers

A note for travelers

A thin outer layer acts like insurance for spring evenings.

May · Jun

Humidity rises; June is rainy season

Avg low 15–20°C / high 23–28°C · Rainy days: 9–13 per month / rainfall 140–230 mm

  • May can feel crisp; June turns heavier as humidity and rain increase.
  • Long rainy stretches slow transfers—packed schedules feel tougher.
  • Indoor AC can make “humid outside, cool inside” contrast noticeable.

Suggested outfits

  • · Breathable tops
  • · Light cardigan/windbreaker
  • · Water-resistant or easy-dry shoes

A note for travelers

For rainy forecasts, keep indoor routes like Osu shopping streets as backup.

Jul · Aug

Hot and humid: shorten midday, mix in indoor time

Avg low 24–26°C / high 32–35°C · Rainy days: 6–10 per month / rainfall 120–200 mm

  • High humidity can make short walks feel intense.
  • Long midday outdoor routes can drain energy quickly.
  • Strong AC indoors can feel surprisingly cool compared with the street.

Suggested outfits

  • · Light short sleeves + breathable bottoms
  • · Hat/sunscreen
  • · Thin indoor layer

A note for travelers

Split the day: outdoors in morning/evening, indoors around midday.

Sep · Oct

A transition: summer lingers, then air shifts

Avg low 16–20°C / high 23–29°C · Rainy days: 6–9 per month / rainfall 90–180 mm

  • September can still feel hot, then suddenly breezier in the evenings.
  • October often feels easiest for long city walks.
  • Typhoon remnants can pass through—forecast checks matter in September.

Suggested outfits

  • · T-shirt + light outer
  • · Long sleeves
  • · Comfortable walking shoes

A note for travelers

Autumn makes you walk more than planned—shoes and socks matter.

Nov · Dec

Cooling down with dry, crisp air

Avg low 4–8°C / high 12–17°C · Rainy days: 4–7 per month / rainfall 35–90 mm

  • Afternoons can feel mild, but after sunset it cools quickly.
  • Dry air can make it feel sharper, especially on windy days.
  • Easy on/off outerwear helps with frequent indoor stops.

Suggested outfits

  • · Coat/thicker jacket
  • · Knits and warm inner layers
  • · Scarf

A note for travelers

If you have night plans, a scarf is a small but high-impact item.

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