AgateTravel WeLiveToServe
US & Canada: 1-800-315-3949
  • AU: 1-800-665-977
  • UK: 0-808-189-1339
  • Global: 86-29-8526-9897

Japan Weather in July

Sumida River
Sumida River, Tokyo
July is one of the hottest months in Japan, as the average temperature rises to 29°C (84.2°F) in the daytime. It is also humid for the rainy season continues. Much rain falls in the first half of this month; to the second half, it turns to be a little drier because the rainy season ends in most places. By the end of July, the rainy season would be gone completely. There are more sunny days in the second half of July, bringing the unbearable heat to the land.

The hottest cities in Japan in July:
Naha: 29℃ (84.2℉), Kagoshima: 29℃ (84.2℉), Osaka: 29℃ (84.2℉), Kobe: 28℃ (82.4℉)
The coolest cities in Japan in July:

Kushiro: 17℃ (62.6℉), Wakkanai: 18℃ (64.4℉), Asahikawa: 21℃ (69.8℉), Aomori: 21℃ (69.8℉)


Averages for Japan Weather in July

High Temperature
29°C (84.2°F)
Low Temperature
23°C (73.4°F)
Rainfall
169 mm (6.7 in)
Sunrise
04:29 ~ 04:48
Sunset
18:46 ~ 19:01



July Temperatures in Japan


What to Wear
On the muggy summer days in July, it’s optimal to wear breathable, moisture-absorbing and fast-drying clothes with short sleeves. T-shirt, sport shirt, cropped pants, light pants, shorts, dress, and skirt are all proper. Casual shoes are good for going out, while sandals are the best on beaches. An umbrella is also unmissable on the rainy days.
 
July Travel Guide – What to Do & Tips

Tourism Rate: 

Except Japan’s summer is attractive as the same for many cultural events are held all over the country, in addition to well-known attractions. In July, Nagoya Sumo Tournament is unique to learn this combat sports. More activities are listed below.

1. Natsu Matsuri & Fireworks

Japan Landscape - Lake Kawaguchi
Overview of Lake Kawaguchi
Natsu Matsuri, summer festivals in Japanese, is the colorful cultural event in Japan. Gion Matsuri in Kyoto and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka are the grandest ones, where you can watch the parade in the costume of ancient times, taste snacks at the food stalls by the roads, and beautiful fireworks at night. Sometimes, there are also fireworks gatherings separately in many cities.

2. Mt. Fuji Hiking/Mountaineering

Mt. Fuji is opened for mountaineering from early July to early September every year. Thus, it’s absolutely great to climb the iconic mountain on a clear day. Except for the fantastic views of the conical summit as well as mountain landscapes, Fuji Five Lakes are also charming. The Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway by Lake Kawaguchi and Hakone Komagatake Ropeway by Lake Ashi offer another angle of view to the Mt. Fuji on high.

3. Cooler Hokkaido Vacation

Hokkaido is welcomed in summer for its cooler temperature around Japan. Blooming flowers make the region an enchanting paradise. In Furano Flower Fields, the most famous lavenders are in full bloom throughout July. Sunflowers and more summer flowers can also be admired. Sapporo Beer Festival is also popular with local refreshing beers.

July Weather of Major Japan Cities
July
Temperature Sunrise / Sunset Humidity
(%)
High Low
Aomori
24°C / 75.2°F 18°C / 64.4°F 04:18 / 19:07 80
Asahikawa
25°C / 77°F 18°C / 64.4°F 03:58 / 19:00 73
Fukuoka
31°C / 87.8°F
25°C / 77°F
05:19 / 19:29
75
Hiroshima
30°C / 86°F
25°C / 77°F
05:09 / 19:23
74
Kagoshima
32°C / 89.6°F
25°C / 77°F
05:23 / 19:23
76
Kanazawa
30°C / 86°F 23°C / 73.4°F 04:47 / 19:12 73
Kochi
29°C / 84.2°F
24°C / 75.2°F
05:07 / 19:16
82
Kyoto
31°C / 87.8°F
24°C / 75.2°F
04:54 / 19:11
71
Nagoya
30°C / 86°F 24°C / 75.2°F 04:49 / 19:06 75
Naha
31°C / 87.8°F
27°C / 80.6°F
05:46 / 19:23
78
Nara 31°C / 87.8°F
24°C / 75.2°F
04:53 / 19:10
71
Niigata
27°C / 80.6°F 22°C / 71.6°F 04:21 / 18:59 79
Osaka
31°C / 87.8°F 26°C / 78.8°F 04:57 / 19:11 63
Sapporo
26°C / 78.8°F 18°C / 64.4°F 04:10 / 19:11 74
Sendai
25°C / 77°F 20°C / 68°F 04:26 / 19:02 86
Tokyo
28°C / 82.4°F 24°C / 75.2°F 04:37 / 18:57 76