Japan weather in July
Are you planning a trip to Japan in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Japan in July?
Weather in Japan varies in July, with temperatures ranging from moderate to very warm and precipitation ranging from moderate to heavy. July is a summer month.
The average maximum temperatures vary from moderate in Nemuro at 16°C (60°F) to very warm in Moriguchi at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (76°F) in Moriguchi and 13°C (55°F) in Nemuro. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in July varies from moderate rainfall in Ogasawara with an average of 81mm (3.2 inches) to heavy rainfall in Omachi with 400mm (16 inches). It is also generally a moderately sunny time of year with an average of 152 hours of sunshine in Tokyo during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Japan climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Japan in July, check out the map below.
Where to go in Japan in July





Popular destinations in Japan
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Japan?
Average weather in Tokyo
In July Tokyo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Kyoto
In July Kyoto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Osaka
In July Osaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Hakuba
In July Hakuba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Hakone
In July Hakone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (71°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is July the best time to go to Japan?
In our opinion July is a good time to visit Japan with commonly tolerable weather in Tokyo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Japan is in May, June and November with generally pleasant weather in Tokyo.
The worst month is January that can have poor weather conditions.
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