Japan weather in July
What is the weather like in Japan in July?
The weather conditions in Japan in July vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During July in Japan, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Mount Fuji with 8°C (46°F) to very high in Ishigaki Island with 32°C (90°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C (82°F) in Ishigaki Island and 3°C (37°F) in Mount Fuji. 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 in Sapporo with an average of 82mm (3.2inch) of rainfall to heavy in Kumamoto with 380mm (15inch).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 152 hours of sunshine in Tokyo during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Japan.
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 22°C (72°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 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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 (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Hakuba
In July Hakuba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°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 low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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 April, May and June with generally pleasant weather in Tokyo.
The worst month is January that can have poor weather conditions.
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