Iwate Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Iwate, Japan in July.

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Morioka Hachimantai Hanamaki Shizukuishi

Planning a journey to Iwate, Japan this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Iwate in July

Iwate, Japan is a region in Japan. July in Iwate generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Miyako to 27°C (81°F) in Ichinoseki. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Ichinoseki and 18°C (64°F) in Miyako.

To explore the conditions in Iwate, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Miyako with an average of 165 mm (6.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Shizukuishi with 188 mm (7.4 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Morioka.

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Best Places to Visit in Iwate in July

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Iwate

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Iwate, Japan?

Temperature range in Iwate (July)

Precipitation variation in Iwate (July)

Morioka

In July Morioka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Morioka →

Hachimantai

In July Hachimantai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
149 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Hachimantai →

Hanamaki

In July Hanamaki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Hanamaki →

Shizukuishi

In July Shizukuishi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Shizukuishi →

Ichinoseki

In July Ichinoseki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ichinoseki →

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In our records: Japan July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in Japan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in Japan reached 42°C (108°F) in Okayama on July 15, 1988.
  • From our sources, the wettest July day in Japan brought 312 mm (12 in) in Wakayama on July 6, 2018.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Iwate in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Morioka 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Hachimantai 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Hanamaki 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 175 mm (6.9 in)
Shizukuishi 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Ichinoseki 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)
Kitakami 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)

Iwate weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iwate, Japan in July?

In July, Iwate, Japan generally has pleasant weather conditions. Morioka sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Iwate, Japan in July?

Morioka averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 18°C (64°F).

Does Iwate, Japan get a lot of rain in July?

Rainfall in Iwate, Japan peaks during July. Morioka averages roughly 165 mm (6.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Iwate, Japan?

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Iwate, Japan. Typically, the climate in Morioka is pleasant.

On average, the best time to visit Iwate, Japan is in June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Morioka. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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