Month guide · Tokyo · Japan
Tokyo in July
What July is really like in Tokyo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 14.3 hours of daylight. Hot and humid once the rainy season ends in mid-to-late July; summer festivals and fireworks fill the evenings.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in Tokyo: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with June (26°C (79°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 04:37
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:58
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Summer (June–August). The rainy season in June and early July, then hot, humid weather with fireworks, festivals and Bon dances.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival (usually the last Saturday of July)
- Neighbourhood summer festivals and Bon dances (July–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Shinjuku
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Visit from late March to mid-April for cherry blossom, or from mid-November to early December for autumn leaves.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
Park · Ueno
Ueno Park
Ueno Park gathers three national museums, a concert hall and Ueno Zoo, Japan's oldest zoo, around Shinobazu Pond, where you can hire pedal boats among the lotus leaves.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Garden · Marunouchi
Imperial Palace East Gardens
Climb the keep foundations for a view over the gardens, then follow the moat to the Nijubashi bridge viewpoint.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Nature
Street · Harajuku
Harajuku and Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street is a narrow, packed lane of youth fashion, crêpe stands, rainbow sweets and character shops beside Harajuku Station.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Food
- Kids
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tokyo.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 23°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Tokyo?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Tokyo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Tokyo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and humid once the rainy season ends in mid-to-late July; summer festivals and fireworks fill the evenings.
+How warm is Tokyo in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in July?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.