Month guide · Nara · Japan
Nara in April
What April is really like in Nara: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Nara. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Cherry blossom in Nara Park and at Mount Yoshino; one of the busiest and most beautiful times.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Nara: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (14°C (57°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:25
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:28
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Spring (March–May). Omizutori fire rituals in March, cherry blossom in early April and fresh green in May; busy at Golden Week.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 5 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Cherry blossom in Nara Park (usually early April)
- Cherry blossom at Mount Yoshino (usually early to mid-April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Park · Nara Park
Nara Park and its deer
This large public park of lawns, ponds and forest links Todai-ji, Kofuku-ji and Kasuga Taisha.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Garden · Nara Park
Isui-en and Yoshiki-en gardens
Combine both with lunch at Isui-en's restaurant overlooking the pond; Yoshiki-en has been free for foreign visitors showing a passport.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Nara Park
Nigatsu-do Hall
A hillside hall of Todai-ji with a wooden veranda looking over the Great Buddha Hall's roof and the city.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Couples
Viewpoint · Nara Park
Mount Wakakusa
Climb to the first plateau for sunset views; the summit can also be reached by car via the Nara Okuyama Driveway.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Outdoors
- Active
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 8°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Nara?
One of the best months to visit Nara, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March, May and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Nara?
It is one of the best months to visit Nara. Cherry blossom in Nara Park and at Mount Yoshino; one of the busiest and most beautiful times.
+How warm is Nara in April?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nara in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.