Nara Weather in April

Season: Spring
In Short: Pleasant and warm, mostly sunny, oriental cherry season

The weather in April in Nara is generally pleasant and warm. The temperature is in a significantly increasing trend and everything comes back to life. It is sunny in most of the time and the sky is clear. Also, it doesn’t rain much in this month which is good news for visitors. April is also the oriental cherry season. Taking into account the mild weather and beautiful cherry blossoms, April definitely belongs to the best time to travel in Nara.

See also: Japan Weather in April

Sakura in Todaiji Temple in April

Temperature

The mean temperature in this month is 14°C (57.2°F). Averagely, the temperature fluctuates from 10°C (50°F) to 19°C (66.2°F). However, the difference of temperature during a day is big. A warm coat is necessary if you have trips in the mornings or evenings.
Average High Temperature: 19°C / 66.2°F

Average Low Temperature: 10°C / 50°F

Rainfall

It doesn’t rain much in this month. The average rainfall is about 126mm and the humidity is 59% averagely, which is suitable for sightseeing. Although it only has 10 rainy days in April, it is still advisable for you to pack an umbrella in your luggage.
Average Rainy Days: 10 days

Average Humidity: 59%

Sunrise & Sunset

The sun comes out earlier in April than in March. At about 05:24, the sun rises and after 13h of daylight period, the sun sets at 18:28. The sunshine hours is around 6h which almost lasts half as long as the daylight hours. April is definitely one of the most suitable month for traveling in Nara.
Daylight hours: about 13h
Sunshine hours: around 6h

Recommended Clothes to Wear in April

In April, thick clothes are no longer needed. Light and long-sleeve clothes are highly recommended.

Girls

Tops: A trench coat is needed to help you keep warm in the morning and evening. Long-sleeve T-shirt and hoodie are both suitable and convenient while traveling. It is also advisable for you to wear bright-colored clothes to fit the lively and vibrant spring scenery.
Bottoms & shoes: Jeans or thin sweatpants are proper to wear. It is also important to wear a pair of comfortable casual shoes.

Boys

Tops: In cooler morning and evening, a jacket is necessary to keep your body warm. But if you travel in the warm afternoon, a hoodie with a shirt inside is totally enough.
Bottoms & shoes: You can’t go wrong with jeans and sport pants in spring. For shoes, boys can choose hiking shoes for a comfortable feeling while appreciating the sakura.
Accessories: The sunshine in April is very soft. But if you are worried about the glare of the sun, it is advisable to bring a cap.
Special Recommendation: Kimono is the traditional Japanese clothing. During the sakura season, wearing a kimono and taking photos under the sakura trees can provide you a more complete travel experience.

Top Attractions to Visit in Nara in April

Travel Recommendation:  

1. Hongo no Takizakura (Matabee Cherry Tree)

Whenever people talk about the oriental cherry in Japan, called sakura in Japanese, people will imagine a huge amount of sakura trees. But in Nara, the most popular place to appreciate the sakura is the Hongo no Takizakura where there’s only one sakura tree. This sakura tree is 13 meters (42.7 feet) high and has a history of more than 300 years. And because it is related to the legend of a hero in history, tens of thousands of people come to appreciate this sakura tree every year during the sakura season. Behind the Hongo no Takizakura, there’s a huge field of peach blossom which makes the Hongo no Takizakura more unique and special.

2. Mount Yoshinoyama

Here’s another place recommended for visitors who want to view more sakura, the Mount Yoshinoyama with the biggest field of sakura in Japan. It has more than 30,000 sakura trees and the whole mountain is divided into five parts. The most beautiful part is the Naka-senbon, which means the mid-level of Mount Yoshinoyama. The sakura in the Naka-senbon blooms everywhere and this marvelous scenery attracts countless visitors to appreciate every year. There’s a huge amount of people having picnics under the sakura trees during the sakura season and it is advisable for you to have a picnic too.

Tips:
1. After having picnics, please remember to take away your garbage.
2. If you are allergic to pollen, please wear a mask before appreciating the sakura.

3. Higashimuki Shopping Street

After appreciating the sakura, you can choose to have a different experience in Higashimuki Shopping Street. It has a very long history and many stores selling local special products here. This is an unmissable place for you to experience the local customs. What’s more, it is near many famous attractions like Kofukuji Temple, Sarusawa Pond and Todaiji Temple. After experiencing the local customs, you can go to these attractions to enjoy the rest of the day.

April Weather for Other Cities in Japan:

• Tokyo Weather in April
• Kyoto Weather in April
• Osaka Weather in April

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