“Historic architecture nestled among the mountains.”
Nestled in the middle of Japan surrounded by jagged mountains, Nagano prefecture presents spectacular views of nature and quaint little towns. Nagano’s most popular and most visited attraction is the Zenkoji Temple which dates back to the 7th century and houses the first Buddhist image to arrive in Japan. Matsumoto, its 2nd largest city after Nagano city, is the entryway to the Japanese Alps for wonderful skiing and hot springs (onsen) trips during winter or hiking during summer. It is home to the beautiful Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s oldest fortresses considered to be a National Treasure.
Climate in Nagano
Annual temperature is roughly between 0°C (30°F) and 25°C (77°F). August expects the highest precipitation (about 140mm) while January is the snowiest month (about 60cm). July to September are the warmest months (about 24°C or 76°F), and January, February and December are the coldest months (about 0°C or 30°F).
You can get more climate information with the following charts created by processing the weather observation data for the past 10 years. Please note that this is not a weather forecast. For more information about the data please read this page.
Weather Summary
On Jan-7, 10-year averageHourly Temperature
On Jan-7, 10-year averageHourly Wind Speed
On Jan-7, 10-year averageHourly Sunshine Duration
On Jan-7, 10-year averageTop 10 Fine Weather Days of Jan
10-year average.Monthly Weather
10-year averageMonthly Precipitation and Temperature
10-year averageMonthly Wind Speed
10-year averageRecommended Clothing
The following clothes are recommended for visiting Nagano on Jan-7.