July in Tokyo averages highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and lows of 23 °C (73 °F), with about 13 rainy days and 14 h 21 min of daylight.
July weather in Tokyo at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is July a good time to visit Tokyo?
Tough month: hot and wet. July is usually low season in Tokyo: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in July 2026
- Mon 20 Jul: Marine Day (海の日) public holiday
- Sumida River Fireworks on the last Saturday of July event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Tokyo in July
With frequent rain in July, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- teamLab Planets or Borderless — timed tickets indoors
- Tsukiji Outer Market — breakfast indoors
- Senso-ji and Asakusa — early morning outdoors
- Shibuya Crossing and Shibuya Sky — dusk outdoors
- Meiji Shrine and Harajuku outdoors
- Shinjuku Gyoen — gardens, great in blossom season outdoors
Where to stay: Shinjuku or Shibuya for energy and trains; Asakusa for old Tokyo and value; Ginza for upmarket.
What to pack for Tokyo in July
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 13 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Tokyo costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–130 | €160–330 |
Excluding flights. July is usually low season in Tokyo: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
July in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 30° / 22° | 14 | Tough month |
| Bangkok | 32° / 26° | 22 | Tough month |
| Singapore | 29° / 25° | 20 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is July a good time to visit Tokyo?
By the numbers, July is a tough month: hot and wet, with average highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and about 13 rainy days. July is usually low season in Tokyo: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are April, May.
How warm is Tokyo in July?
Average highs are 30 °C (86 °F) and lows 23 °C (73 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in July?
Expect about 13 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 194 mm in total. It is the wettest month of the year in Tokyo.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.