Nara Weather in June

Season: Early Summer
In Short: Getting hot, humid plum rainy season

As the beginning of summer, the weather in June in Nara is getting hot and the temperature is in an increasing trend. Not only the temperature is high in June, but also the humidity because it is in the plum rainy season. The humid weather and high temperature cause people feel uncomfortable. In June, it is more advisable for visitors to travel to some shady spots. And also, parasol and sunhat are important to prevent getting sunburn from the strong sunlight on sunny days while an umbrella is a must on rainy days.

Temperature

The average temperature is between 20-27°C (68-80.6°F). Although the temperature during the day doesn’t seem that high, the UV rays is pretty strong when the sun shines. Even in the nighttime, the muggy feeling is still exist so visitors can bring a small fan while traveling.
Average High Temperature: 27°C / 80.6°F

Average Low Temperature: 20°C / 68°F

Rainfall

June is the beginning of the plum rainy season and almost half of the month is rainy. The average monthly rainfall increases to 182mm with the humidity being 68%. Umbrella is a must on the rainy days. In plum rainy season, the hot weather and humid air may bring you an uncomfortable feeling so light and breathable clothes are highly recommended.
Average Rainy Days: 13 days
Average Humidity: 68%

Sunrise & Sunset

June has the longest daylight hours of the year. The sun rises at around 04:41 and sets at 19:11 which means the duration of daylight is about 14.4h. It has around 4.7h of sunshine hours during a day and in the sunshine hours, please remember to take good sun protection measures.
Daylight hours: about 14.4h
Sunshine hours: around 4.7h

Recommended Clothes to Wear in June

The stuffy weather and humid air in June means that clothes should be breathable to reduce the uncomfortable feeling. Suggested clothes are as follow:

Girls

Tops: In June, short-sleeve clothes like T-shirt or blouse are suitable to the weather. Girls can wear the light and beautiful dresses too.
Bottoms & shoes: Girls can choose comfortable baggy pants or shorts to dissipate the heat. For shoes, a pair of sandals can be suitable to the weather.

Boys

Tops: Short shirt or T-shirt are good choices. It is more advisable for boys to wear clothes which are made in cotton to better absorb the sweat.
Bottoms & shoes: Jeans can cope with the weather well. If you want to feel cooler, shorts can also be considered. In stuffy weather, casual shoes can help you dissipate the heat and give you a more comfortable feeling while travelling.

Accessories: Umbrella can’t be forgotten in plum rainy season. In addition to prevent getting wet in rainy days, it can also provide shade for you from the sun in sunny days.

Top Attractions to Visit in Nara in June 2025

Travel Recommendation:

1. Hase-dera Temple

In June, many flowers like hydrangea and lotus are in full bloom. In the south of Nara, the Hase-dera Temple is called the temple of flowers. It has 3,000 hydrangeas and they are in full bloom in mid-June. Except the hydrangeas, visitors can also worship the Ten-faced Bodhisattva statue, one of the national treasures of Japan, in the main hall.

Tip: The sap of hydrangea is poisonous; please keep a safe space with the flowers and don’t break the branches while appreciating them.

2. Kikoji Temple

The lotus flowers are unmissable in Nara in June too. The most recommended place for you to appreciate the lotus flowers is the Kikoji Temple. It has more than 100 kinds and 200 bowls of lotuses. The season of lotus flowers starts from the mid-June and ends in mid-August. Visitors can appreciate the beautiful flowers for a whole summer.

Kikoji Temple

Toshodaiji Temple

3. Toshodaiji Temple

After appreciating the natural scenery, visitors can go to the Toshodaiji Temple to experience the historic atmosphere. Toshodaiji Temple was built by Jianzhen, the most eminent monk from the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD) in China. The temple has a history of more than 1,200 years and the Kondo of the Toshodaiji Temple is the only one which remains today from Nara period (ad 710-784). The Toshodaiji Temple has the most unique and magnificent position in Japan which is strongly advisable for visitors to pay a visit.

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