Okayama Weather in July

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

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Okayama Kurashiki Makago Mimasaka

Planning a journey to Okayama, 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 Okayama in July

Okayama, Japan is a region in Japan. July in Okayama generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. The month of July is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Okayama. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For a closer look at conditions across Okayama, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Setouchi with an average of 181 mm (7.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Makago with 282 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Okayama receives about 171 hours of sunlight in July, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Okayama in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Okayama.

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 Okayama

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

Temperature range in Okayama (July)

Precipitation variation in Okayama (July)

Okayama

In July Okayama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
171 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Okayama →

Kurashiki

In July Kurashiki generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
171 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
193 mm (7.6 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kurashiki →

Makago

In July Makago generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
171 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
231 mm (9.1 in)
282 mm (11 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Makago →

Mimasaka

In July Mimasaka 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
171 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
226 mm (8.9 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Mimasaka →

Setouchi

In July Setouchi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
171 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Setouchi →

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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 Okayama in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Okayama 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Kurashiki 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Makago 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 282 mm (11 in)
Mimasaka 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 226 mm (8.9 in)
Setouchi 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)

Okayama weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

July in Okayama, Japan brings poor weather. In Okayama, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).

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

Okayama averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Okayama records an average of 182 mm (7.2 in) in July, putting it among the wetter months for Okayama, Japan.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Okayama, Japan?

In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit Okayama, Japan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Okayama.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, September, October and November offering mostly pleasant weather in Okayama. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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