Lake Kawaguchi Weather in July
Season: summer Weather Overview: hot, many rainy days, changeable weatherHow is the Weather of Lake Kawaguchi in July?
Hotter and Hotter
Lake Kawaguchi has an average temperature of 21℃ (69.8℉) in July. In specific, at night and in the early morning, the average lowest temperature is 16℃ (60.8℉), thus very cool. At noon, the average highest temperature maintains about 25 degrees Celsius (77℉). From early to late July, the temperature grows higher and higher. In the second half of July in 2024, the highest temperatures often exceeded 30℃ (86℉). So you will feel hot in the daytime. Apart from heat, the UV index this month is the highest in a year, which is 6. If you go out from 12:00 to 14:00, don’t forget to take sun cream, sunglasses, and a hat.
Visitors around Lake Kawaguchi in July
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Rains Quite a Lot
There is a high chance that you will be haunted by rainy days when traveling to Lake Kawaguchi in July, especially in the first half of the month, as it is still in the rainy season. There is about 227mm rainfall and 22 rainy days on average. Frequent rain contributes to the high humidity of 87%, and people feel uncomfortable and sultry. Additionally, the heavy rain happens rarely in July, but once it happens, it is a little cold, you’d better pack another thin coat in your suitcase.For such a rainy weather in Lake Kawaguchi, the chance of watching Mount Fuji clearly from here is not high. The average of 4 sunny days and the 51% cloud cover lead to the visibility of the mountain of around 6%, the lowest in a year. Even if you are lucky enough to see it, the snowcap on the summit is already gone, not as beautiful as in winter.
Long Day Length
From early to late July, the sun rises between 4:30 and 4:50 and it sets from 19:05 to 18:50. Early sunrise and relatively late sunset create 14.3 daylight hours and average daily sunshine hours is about 8.5h, meaning enough time to explore Lake Kawaguchi. If you don’t plan to visit too many places around Lake Kawaguchi, go to the nearby Lake Yamanaka, where swans swim in the lake.Is it a Good Time to Visit Lake Kawaguchi in July?
From the perspectives of climate and travel cost, July is not the best time to visit Lake Kawaguchi. First, the heat makes you feel uncomfortable, and the possible sudden rainfall would disturb your travel itinerary. In addition, with the upcoming summer holiday in the northern hemisphere, a travel peak season will come to Japan. Known for the short distance to Mount Fuji, the popular Lake Kawaguchi would become crowded. This also means it costs much to pay for a hotel room. Most of all, in July, Mount Fuji is not as beautiful as in winter because the snowcap has already melted.However, there are advantages if you insist on coming to Lake Kawaguchi in July 2025. First, Mount Fuji is open for hiking from every July. You can observe this holy mountain in Japan from close distance, enjoying the excitement of conquering nature. Second, Lake Kawaguchi in July is picturesque: the vast piece of lavender in Oishi Park, hydrangea flowers in Kawaguchiko Tenjoyama Park, and the roses in Music Forest Museum can all please your eyes.
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How to Dress in Lake Kawaguchi in July
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Summer casual shoes and sandals are convenient. You can pack another pair of hiking shoes for hiking Mount Fuji.Other Necessities for Hikers:
1. Hiking poles can prevent you from falling down when the terrain is steep.2. One or two bottles of drinking water and snacks are needed to replenish water and energy timely, and prevent heatstroke.
3. Oxygen tanks are useful to avoid altitude sickness during hiking.
4. A raincoat is needed as sudden rain is possible on the mountain.
5. Winter hiking gloves can keep your hands warm.
6. Shoe covers prevent sand from entering your shoes.
Travel Recommendations in July Other than Hiking Fuji
1. Watch Firework Show by the Lakeside
To celebrate the upcoming of Fuji hiking season, on the first Saturday every July, a firework show is held around Lake Kawaguchi. The show consists of 2,000 fireworks and lasts for 30 minutes. In the process, you can appreciate different kinds of fireworks booming in the sky. In 2025, the show is to be held on July 5th.2. Pick Blueberries in Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center
In early July, the blueberries around Lake Kawaguchi gradually ripen. In Kawaguchi Natural Living Center, you can experience the joy of picking blueberries, learn to make blueberry sauce, and try delicious blueberry ice cream.Tip for Hiking Mount Fuji in July
Due to the high altitude of Mount Fuji, there is a difference between the climate on the mountain and that at the mountain foot. Even if it is sunny around the Lake Kawaguchi, strong winds and rainfall are both possible on Fuji. Meanwhile, hiking trails are not opened if a typhoon happens. If you plan to hike it, you should check not only the weather forecast around the Lake, but also the hiking index of Fuji.
Hikers on Mount Fuji
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