In August, Nagoya experiences its hottest temperatures of the year, and like other major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, it can get very hot and humid. If you travel to Nagoya and other parts of Aichi Prefecture during this time, be sure to keep hydrated and avoid heatstroke. August is also the time when typhoons hit the Japanese archipelago. Please also pay attention to the weather forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear in Nagoya in August?
In August it is very hot and humid in Nagoya. Therefore, summer clothes such as short-sleeved shirts are best. When outdoors, it is advisable to wear a hat or a parasol. However, it can be cold in buildings and on trains due to air conditioning, so it is a good idea to carry a light jacket or cardigan. For more information on summer clothes in Japan, please refer to the following article.
What kind of kimono do Japanese people wear in August?
In August, it is very hot in Nagoya and other parts of Japan. So, if we wear kimono, we wear a light kimono called “Yukata”. If you are planning to use a kimono rental service in Japan in August, you should use Youkata.
Weather in Nagoya in early August
August 5, 2016: Anjo Tanabata festival., People walk among stalls at Anjo Tanabata Festival celebrations in Aichi Prefcture = Shutterstock
August 6, 2016: Anjo Tanabata festival., Japanese in colorful kimono dance at Anjo Tanabata Festival celebrations in Aichi Prefcture = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Nagoya | 28.7℃ (83.7°F) 33.8℃ (92.8°F) 25.1℃ (77.2°F) |
33.1 mm (1.30 inch) – |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
>> Click here for a [quick reference] converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Weather in Nagoya in mid-August
Nagoya, August 18 2018: Japanese Anime Costume Event at Oasis Sakae Japan = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Nagoya | 28.4℃ (83.1°F) 33.5℃ (92.3°F) 25.0℃ (77.0°F) |
43.3 mm (1.70 inch) – |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Nagoya in late August
August 25, 2019: Osu Kannon Temple also known as Hosho-in,is a popular Buddhist temple in central Nagoya,Japan
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Nagoya | 27.5℃ (81.5°F) 32.5℃ (90.5°F) 24.0℃ (75.2°F) |
63.1 mm (2.48 inch) – |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Monthly weather in Nagoya
Below are articles about the weather in Nagoya. Click on the month of interest to see articles about that month.
| January | February | March |
| April | May | June |
| July | August | September |
| October | November | December |
Weather in tourist destinations around Japan
Below are pages showing the climates of various regions in Japan at the same time of the year.
| Tokyo | Osaka | Kyoto |
| Hokkaido | Sendai | Nagano |
| Nagoya | Hiroshima | Fukuoka |
| Okinawa |
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