AprilInuyama Matsuri
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
Usually the first Saturday and Sunday of April (Saturday is the Shigaku-sai, Sunday the Honraku-sai)
Chubu & Hokuriku Weather Guide
Nagoya Weather & What to Wear
Nagoya, Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Jingu, Inuyama
The gateway to Chubu, with Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Jingu and Inuyama Castle, whose main keep is a National Treasure. Nagoya sits on the Nobi Plain, and summers are hot and humid with highs around 33°C. Winters bring lots of sunny, dry days, and snow hardly ever settles.
- January low
- 1.1℃
- August high
- 33.2℃
- Max snow depth
- 3cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today12 PMSunny24°☂ 0%10–14m/s
- 3 PMSunny24°☂ 0%10–14m/s
- 6 PMSunny20°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 9 PMCloudy18°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMCloudy17°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 3 AMCloudy16°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 6 AMSunny15°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 9 AMCloudy18°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 12 PMSunny23°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 3 PMCloudy23°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 6 PMCloudy22°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 9 PMCloudy20°☂ 10%3–5m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Sunny25°/19°Observed: 19°☂ 0%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Cloudy, sunny at times24°/15°☂ 10%
- 10/24(Sat)Rain21°/17°☂ 90%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, brief rain24°/19°☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, rain at times24°/19°☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, brief rain24°/16°☂ 60%Reliability B
- 10/28(Wed)Sunny, cloudy at times21°/13°☂ 20%Reliability A
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Nagoya
For comfortable weather
May and October to November bring lots of sunny days and are neither too hot nor too cold — great seasons for exploring the city on foot.
Climate
Nagoya Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.3℃ | 1.1℃ | 50.8mm | 3cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Feb | 10.5℃ | 1.4℃ | 64.7mm | 3cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Mar | 14.5℃ | 4.6℃ | 116.2mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Apr | 20.1℃ | 9.7℃ | 127.5mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| May | 24.6℃ | 14.9℃ | 150.3mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jun | 27.6℃ | 19.4℃ | 186.5mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 31.4℃ | 23.5℃ | 211.4mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 33.2℃ | 24.7℃ | 139.5mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 29.1℃ | 21.0℃ | 231.6mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 23.3℃ | 14.8℃ | 164.7mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Nov | 17.3℃ | 8.6℃ | 79.1mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Dec | 11.7℃ | 3.4℃ | 56.6mm | 3cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
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Seasons
Nagoya Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayLate March to early April is cherry blossom season. April highs are around 20°C, but mornings are around 10°C, so bring something to throw on.
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Summer
Jun–AugThe rainy season usually starts around June 6 and ends around July 19. In July and August, highs are 31–33°C and even mornings are around 24°C, making for humid heat.
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Autumn
Sep–NovThe heat lingers in September, the rainiest month of the year. October brings more clear autumn days with highs around 23°C — the best season for sightseeing.
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Winter
Dec–FebHighs of 9–12°C, with mornings dropping to around 1°C. There are lots of sunny days, and snow settles on only a few.
Events
Events & festivals in Nagoya
April
OctoberNagoya Festival
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
Usually a Saturday and Sunday in mid-October
2026 (72nd): Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun), 2 days (no Nagoya Festival processions)
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Nagoya
CastleFireworks
Fireworks festivals in Nagoya
🎆 AugustGifu Nagara River Fireworks Festival
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Gifu, Gifu
🎆 Early August (Saturday, August 8 in 2026)
Paid seats
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Nagoya
GorgeKorankei Gorge
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Asuke, Toyota, Aichi
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Late Nov
✦ Illumination
Attractions
Attractions in Nagoya
Theme parkGhibli Park
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagakute, Aichi
A park facility recreating the worlds of Studio Ghibli films, located inside Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture. It's divided into five areas, and all tickets are date-specific and must be bought in advance; you cannot buy admission at a ticket window on the day. Tickets go on sale at 14:00 on the 10th of the month two months before your visit, so plan your purchase early once your itinerary is set.
Advance, date-specific tickets required
ZooHigashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
A zoo and botanical garden run by Nagoya City, home to about 450 animal species and about 7,000 plant species on roughly 60 ha. It's a 3-minute walk from Higashiyama-koen Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line, easy to reach from the city center, and you can spend a full day enjoying the zoo, the botanical garden, and Higashiyama Sky Tower. Admission fees were revised on October 1, 2026.
Theme parkLEGOLAND Japan Resort
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
An outdoor theme park based on the world of LEGO bricks, located at Kinjo Pier in Nagoya Port. Aimed mainly at children aged 2–12 and their families, it has more than 40 rides, shows, and attractions. Together with the adjoining SEA LIFE Nagoya aquarium and hotel, it forms a resort.
ExperienceMuseum Meiji-mura
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Inuyama, Aichi
An open-air museum in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, where buildings from the Meiji era have been relocated, preserved, and opened to the public. The buildings are spread across the large village grounds, and you can walk through Meiji-era streetscapes while touring their interiors. You can also ride the SL (steam locomotive) and streetcar that run through the village.
AquariumPort of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
A large aquarium at Garden Pier in Nagoya Port, made up of two buildings: the North Building, showing marine mammals such as orcas, belugas, and dolphins, and the South Building, themed on a journey to Antarctica. It's a 5-minute walk from Nagoyako Station on the Meiko Subway Line, and conveniently reachable from central Nagoya by subway alone.
ExperienceSCMAGLEV and Railway Park
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
A railway museum run by JR Central, displaying real Shinkansen, conventional line, and superconducting maglev vehicles. It's entirely indoors and about a 2-minute walk from Kinjofuto Station on the Aonami Line. With driving simulators and a large diorama, it's fun for families as well as railway fans.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendly
Airport Access
Getting to Nagoya from the airport
Compare trains, buses and taxis from the airport by travel time and fare.
✈ Chubu Centrair International Airport→ Nagoya Station
🚃 Train🚌 Bus🚕 Taxi
✈ Chubu Centrair International Airport→ Sakae / Fushimi🚌 Bus🚃 Train🚕 Taxi
✈ Chubu Centrair International Airport→ Kanayama Station🚃 Train
✈ Chubu Centrair International Airport→ Ghibli Park (Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park)🚌 Bus🚃 Train
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Nagoya
🎫 Combo ticket
🎫 Combo ticketAlpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ 5 consecutive days (in 2026, usable from April 15 to November 10)
From ¥24,500
🚃 Private railwayKINTETSU RAIL PASS
Kansai ・ 1day is valid for 1 day of use, 2day for 2 consecutive days, and 5day and 5day plus for 5 consecutive days (from the first day of use)
From ¥1,900
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Getting Around
Getting to and from Nagoya
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Nagoya TripPR
Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
KanazawaShirakawa-goTakayamaGero OnsenToyama / Tateyama Kurobe Alpine RouteMatsumoto / KamikochiHakubaNagano / Yudanaka-Shibu OnsenKiso Valley (Tsumago & Magome)
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Nagoya station; actual weather varies from year to year.
