Weather in July in Japan
Planning a trip to Japan this July? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Japan in July?
Japan offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In July, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of summer.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Nemuro at 16°C to very warm in Moriguchi at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Moriguchi and 13°C in Nemuro. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.For a closer look at conditions across Japan, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ogasawara with an average of 81 mm to heavy rainfall in Omachi with 400 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 152 hours of sunlight expected in Tokyo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Japan climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Japan?
Tokyo
In July Tokyo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kyoto
In July Kyoto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Osaka
In July Osaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hakuba
In July Hakuba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hakone
In July Hakone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Japan.
Is July the best time to visit Japan?
In our opinion, July is a good time to visit Japan with overall 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. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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