Month guide · Nara · Japan
Nara in June
What June is really like in Nara: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 14.5 hours of daylight. The rainy season usually starts early in the month; fawns can be seen in the park, and crowds are thin.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 4th-warmest month in Nara: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with May (25°C (77°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:43
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:11
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
Summer (June–August). A rainy June, fawns in the park, then hot, humid days and lantern festivals in August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Deer fawns in Nara Park (June–July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Nara Park
Kasugayama Primeval Forest
Hunting and logging have been banned in this sacred forest behind Kasuga Taisha for more than a thousand years, preserving old-growth trees.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Takabatake
Shin-Yakushi-ji
Combine it with a walk through Takabatake's lanes and the forest path back to Kasuga Taisha.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Nishinokyo
Heijo Palace site
The huge open site of the 8th-century imperial palace, west of the centre, has full-size reconstructions of the Daigokuden (Imperial Audience Hall) and the Suzakumon gate, plus free museums on the excavations.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Outdoors
- Architecture
Religious site · Nishinokyo
Yakushi-ji
Walk the 10 minutes north to Toshodai-ji afterwards; the two temples make a natural half-day.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 18°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Nara?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Nara in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Nara?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The rainy season usually starts early in the month; fawns can be seen in the park, and crowds are thin.
+How warm is Nara in June?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nara in June?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.