July weather forecast
Japan

July is characterized by hot and humid conditions in Japan, marking the peak of the country's summer season. Despite the heat, it offers an array of traditional events and vibrant firework festivals, making it a lively and colorful month.

In the northern regions, including Hokkaido, the temperatures rise significantly compared to previous months, averaging 22°C (71.6°F). The weather is relatively drier than the rest of Japan, with warm sunny days and cooler nights. The region offers a comfortable summer retreat compared to the intense heat and humidity in the rest of the country.

In the central parts of Japan, including the Sea of Japan coastline and the Central Highlands, temperatures climb to an average of 29°C (84.2°F). The region continues to experience frequent rainfall early in July due to the lingering effects of the rainy season, gradually decreasing as the month progresses.

The southern region, including Okinawa, sees temperatures rise to 32°C (89.6°F), marking the peak of the summer heat. Humidity levels are high, making the heat more intense. However, the region sees less rainfall than in June, with sunnier days becoming more common towards the end of the month.

Across Japan, July sees precipitation ranging from 120mm (4.72") to 180mm (7.09"), with rainfall decreasing as the month progresses. The southern and central regions experience the bulk of the rainfall early in the month, while the northern regions see considerably less.

Despite the heat and humidity, July is filled with vibrant traditional festivals, including Tanabata, the Star Festival. This is also the season for firework festivals, which light up the evening skies across the country. Therefore, while July may bring hot and humid conditions, it also brings an air of festivity and tradition, making it an exciting time to visit Japan.

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• Tokyo - July »
  The most humid month is July, with an average relative humidity of 77%. July's arrival in Tokyo coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from June's warm 25.1°C (77.2°F) to a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F).
• Yokohama - July »
  With an average relative humidity of 80%, July is the most humid month in Yokohama. With an average maximum UV index of 7, July is the month with the highest UV index in Yokohama, Japan.
• Osaka - July »
  July is the most humid month in Osaka with an average relative humidity of 70%. July signifies the height of summer in Osaka, featuring the hottest month of the year with temperatures set to reach as high as 31.6°C (88.9°F).
• Nagoya - July »
  The most humid month in Nagoya is July, with an average relative humidity of 74%. In Nagoya, in July, the average water temperature is 26°C (78.8°F).
• Sapporo - July »
  In July, in Sapporo the rain falls for 19.3 days. In Sapporo, in July, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 96mm (3.78") of accumulated precipitation.
• Fukuoka - July »
  During the month of July, Fukuoka's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 24°C (75.2°F). In Fukuoka in July, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 266mm (10.47") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kobe - July »
  The month with the most rainfall in Kobe is July, when the rain falls for 19.9 days and typically aggregates up to 127mm (5") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Kobe is July, when the rain falls for 19.9 days and typically aggregates up to 127mm (5") of precipitation.
• Kyoto - July »
  The month with the most rainfall in Kyoto is July, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 147mm (5.79") of precipitation. The months with the highest humidity in Kyoto, Japan, are January, July and October, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
• Kawasaki - July »
  In Kawasaki, Japan, during July, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 75mm (2.95") of precipitation. June and July, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the most humid months in Kawasaki.
• Saitama - July »
  July is the month with the highest UV index in Saitama, Japan, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Saitama in July, during 14.9 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Hiroshima - July »
  The month with the most rainfall in Hiroshima is July, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 259mm (10.2") of precipitation. July in Hiroshima brings the year's highest temperature, soaring to 30.8°C (87.4°F), offering a hot, summer environment during the peak travel season.
• Sendai - July »
  With an average relative humidity of 84%, July is the most humid month in Sendai, Japan. The wettest months in Sendai, Japan, are July and October, with an average 111mm (4.37") of rainfall.