Climate Insights for Nagano

Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low23°F low
Wettest
July
275 mm rain10.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nagano is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 2,023 mm of precipitation falls per year. Nagano receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nagano is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Nagano experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Nagano is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 79.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Nagano receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nagano is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 23°F. Nagano experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 2°Average: -2°Min: -5°FebMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -4°MarMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 0°AprMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°MayMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°JunMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°JulMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°AugMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°SepMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°OctMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 9°NovMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°DecMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°FAverage: 29°FMin: 23°FFebMax: 38°FAverage: 30°FMin: 24°FMarMax: 47°FAverage: 38°FMin: 31°FAprMax: 59°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 53°FAverage: 44°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 41°FAverage: 33°FMin: 27°F
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Temperatures in Nagano vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Nagano vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 29°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 153mmSnow: 125mmFebPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 90mmMarPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 62mmAprPrecipitation: 138mmSnow: 10mmMayPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 191mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 275mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 203mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 206mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 176mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 16mmDecPrecipitation: 156mmSnow: 98mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 49inFebPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 35inMarPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 25inAprPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 7.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 10.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 8.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 6inDecPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 39in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Nagano is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,023 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 169 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 275 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 119 mm. That's 157 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Nagano receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 401cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 125cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Nagano is a very wet location, receiving approximately 79.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 10.8 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 4.7 in. That's 6.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Nagano receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 158in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 49in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Nagano is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Nagano is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nagano based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nagano based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C23 °F
2 °C36 °F
5 km/h3 mph
153 mm6 in
125 cm49 in
Feb
-4 °C24 °F
3 °C38 °F
6 km/h4 mph
127 mm5 in
90 cm35 in
Mar
0 °C31 °F
8 °C47 °F
6 km/h4 mph
127 mm5 in
62 cm25 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h4 mph
138 mm5.4 in
10 cm4 in
May
10 °C50 °F
21 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
23 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
191 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C67 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h3 mph
275 mm10.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C69 °F
29 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
203 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
206 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
12 °C53 °F
5 km/h3 mph
119 mm4.7 in
16 cm6 in
Dec
-3 °C27 °F
5 °C41 °F
5 km/h3 mph
156 mm6.1 in
98 cm39 in