When to visit
Nagasaki?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Nagasaki
Nagasaki Prefecture · Japan

The best time to visit Nagasaki is October, November, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align.consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
52

Mixed climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
23–28°C
Warm nights
Feels like
25–32°C
Humid
Precipitation
212mm
Torrential rain · 14 days
Sunshine
8.4h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
81%
Humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
80
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep80OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score373954534441282352847644
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyRainyRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyHumidCool & rainyCold
Temperature5–10°C6–11°C8–15°C12–19°C16–23°C20–26°C24–29°C25–31°C23–28°C17–23°C12–18°C7–12°C
Feels like1–7°C2–8°C6–14°C11–19°C16–25°C22–29°C28–34°C30–36°C25–32°C17–24°C11–17°C4–9°C
Precipitation79mm
9 days
103mm
9 days
157mm
10 days
181mm
11 days
241mm
12 days
379mm
18 days
367mm
22 days
237mm
17 days
212mm
14 days
110mm
8 days
110mm
8 days
85mm
8 days
Sunshine6.2h
☀︎ 61%
7.1h
☀︎ 64%
7.8h
☀︎ 65%
8.3h
☀︎ 64%
7.9h
☀︎ 57%
5.6h
☀︎ 39%
7.5h
☀︎ 53%
10.6h
☀︎ 79%
8.4h
☀︎ 68%
8.4h
☀︎ 74%
7.5h
☀︎ 71%
6.4h
☀︎ 64%
WindN · 20 km/hN · 20 km/hN · 19 km/hNW · 19 km/hNW · 17 km/hSW · 16 km/hSW · 18 km/hSW · 17 km/hNE · 17 km/hN · 17 km/hN · 17 km/hN · 19 km/h
Humidity (%)70%70%73%76%79%85%87%81%81%74%74%70%
Day length10.3h11.0h12.0h13.0h13.8h14.3h14.1h13.3h12.4h11.4h10.5h10.0h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Nagasaki Kunchi Festival
Nagasaki Lantern Festival
Nagasaki Minato Matsuri (Port Festival)
Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony
Shōrō Nagashi (Spirit Boat Procession)
Cherry Blossom Viewing (Nagasaki)
Hatsumode at Suwa Shrine
Nagasaki Dragon Boat Race (Pekin-kan)
Events & Festivals
  • Nagasaki Kunchi FestivalculturalSignature event
    October· 50k+ visitors

    One of Japan's most unique and vibrant festivals, Nagasaki Kunchi showcases the city's rich history of foreign trade and…

  • Nagasaki Lantern FestivalfestivalSignature event
    February· 500k+ visitors

    This spectacular festival transforms Nagasaki into a magical wonderland with over 15,000 colorful lanterns and illuminat…

  • Nagasaki Minato Matsuri (Port Festival)festival
    July· 50k+ visitors

    This lively summer festival celebrates Nagasaki's port city heritage with vibrant parades, live music, and spectacular f…

  • Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremonycultural
    August· 50k+ visitors

    Held annually at the Peace Park, this solemn ceremony commemorates the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and calls for world pe…

  • Shōrō Nagashi (Spirit Boat Procession)religious
    August· 50k+ visitors

    This poignant and unique Obon tradition sees families float elaborate, handmade boats down the streets of Nagasaki to gu…

  • Cherry Blossom Viewing (Nagasaki)nature
    March, April· 5k+ visitors

    As spring arrives, Nagasaki's parks and hillsides, such as Tateyama Park and Glover Garden, burst into bloom with beauti…

  • Hatsumode at Suwa Shrinereligious
    December, January· 5k+ visitors

    Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki's main Shinto shrine, becomes a focal point for Hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the New Year.…

  • Nagasaki Dragon Boat Race (Pekin-kan)sports
    June· 5k+ visitors

    Reflecting Nagasaki's historical ties with China, this traditional dragon boat race sees teams compete in colorful boats…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Nagasaki?

The best time to visit Nagasaki is October, November, with temperatures between 12 °C and 23 °C. The best month is October. October is high season.

What is the weather like in Nagasaki?

Nagasaki has a climate with an overall score of 4.8/10. Annual temperatures range from 5 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Nagasaki?

The hottest month in Nagasaki is August, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 25 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Nagasaki?

The rainiest month in Nagasaki is June, with an average of 379 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Nagasaki?

Peak season in Nagasaki is March, May, August, October, November. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Nagasaki?

Shoulder season in Nagasaki falls in April, July, September, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.