Kyoto City→
Station: KyotoKyoto, Arashiyama, Gion, Fushimi Inari
High
32.0℃
Low
23.6℃
- Precip.
- 223.6mm
- Sunshine
- 143h
- Sunset
- 19:12
The month-long Gion Matsuri. Extremely crowded on Yoiyama nights and procession days
Kansai Weather Guide
Kansai Weather in July: What to Wear & Expect
Summer arrives in earnest in Kansai as the rainy season ends. In the Kinki region, the rainy season usually ends around July 19. Kyoto's high is 32.0°C, and muggy days continue with nights that don't drop below 23°C. It's the season of Kansai's signature summer festivals: Kyoto's month-long Gion Matsuri and Osaka's Tenjin Matsuri. To escape the heat, head to high-altitude Koyasan or the beaches of Shirahama and Ise-Shima.
- Kyoto high
- 32.0℃
- Kyoto low
- 23.6℃
- Kyoto rainfall
- 223.6mm
- Kyoto sunset
- 19:12
Overview
Kansai in July: Key Points
- ✓The rainy season usually ends around July 19. Early to mid-July still has many rainy days
- ✓Kyoto's high is 32.0°C. High humidity, so beware of heatstroke
- ✓Kyoto's Gion Matsuri (Yamaboko processions on the 17th and 24th) and Osaka's Tenjin Matsuri (24th–25th)
- ✓Koyasan's highs are around 27°C. Beach season in Shirahama and Ise-Shima
By Area
July Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for July 15.
Osaka→
Station: OsakaOsaka, Namba, Umeda, Osaka Castle
High
31.8℃
Low
24.6℃
- Precip.
- 174.4mm
- Sunshine
- 184h
- Sunset
- 19:12
Tenjin Matsuri on the 24th–25th, with a boat procession and fireworks
Nara→
Station: NaraNara, Nara Park, Todaiji, Mt. Yoshino
High
31.7℃
Low
23.0℃
- Precip.
- 173.5mm
- Sunshine
- 157h
- Sunset
- 19:11
Highs around 32°C. Stick to the shade when walking around Nara Park
Kobe & Arima Onsen→
Station: KobeKobe, Arima Onsen, Kitano Ijinkan, Mt. Rokko
High
30.4℃
Low
24.7℃
- Precip.
- 187.9mm
- Sunshine
- 189h
- Sunset
- 19:13
Highs around 30°C. The top of Mt. Rokko is cooler than the city
Himeji→
Station: HimejiHimeji, Himeji Castle, Mt. Shosha
High
30.5℃
Low
23.0℃
- Precip.
- 184.3mm
- Sunshine
- 172h
- Sunset
- 19:16
Highs around 31°C. Himeji Castle has lots of stairs, so take precautions against the heat
Lake Biwa→
Station: HikoneOtsu, Hikone, Omihachiman, Nagahama
High
30.2℃
Low
22.9℃
- Precip.
- 219mm
- Sunshine
- 170h
- Sunset
- 19:11
The season for lake swimming and canoeing. Highs around 30°C
Shirahama & Nanki→
Station: Nanki-ShirahamaShirahama, Kumano Kodo, Nachikatsuura, Kushimoto
High
29.3℃
Low
23.5℃
- Precip.
- 279.6mm
- Sunshine
- —
- Sunset
- 19:10
Peak swimming season at Shirarahama. One of the rainier areas in Kansai
Koyasan→
Station: KoyasanKoyasan, Okunoin, Danjo Garan
High
26.6℃
Low
18.4℃
- Precip.
- 256.4mm
- Sunshine
- 146h
- Sunset
- 19:11
Highs around 27°C, mornings 18°C. Kansai's summer retreat
Amanohashidate & Ine→
Station: MaizuruMiyazu, Amanohashidate, Ine
High
30.7℃
Low
22.4℃
- Precip.
- 192.6mm
- Sunshine
- 151h
- Sunset
- 19:16
The beaches at Amanohashidate are busy. Highs around 31°C
Ise & Shima→
Station: ObataIse, Ise Jingu, Toba, Shima
High
31.0℃
Low
22.6℃
- Precip.
- 181.7mm
- Sunshine
- 175h
- Sunset
- 19:07
Highs around 31°C. The season for swimming and ama huts
What to Wear
What to Wear in Kansai in July
Tops
Short sleeves; sweat-wicking, quick-drying fabrics are best
Outerwear
A light layer for air-conditioned trains and shops
Bottoms
Lightweight pants or skirts, or shorts
Shoes
Sandals or breathable sneakers
Accessories
Hat, parasol, sunscreen and something to drink; a folding umbrella too in early July
Some temples and shrines frown on very revealing clothing. Carrying a light shirt or stole is a good idea.
Good to Know
Good to Know
Beware of heatstroke
Kyoto sits in a basin, so summers are especially hot and humid. Drink water and replenish salt regularly, and keep daytime outdoor sightseeing short.
Sightsee in the morning and evening
The afternoon is the hottest time of day. Visit temples and shrines early in the morning and spend the middle of the day indoors at museums or shops.
Book early for the Gion Matsuri
Accommodation in Kyoto is hard to find around the Yoiyama evenings and Yamaboko processions of the Gion Matsuri. We recommend booking early.
Sudden showers and heavy rain
Even after the rainy season ends, sudden afternoon thunderstorms can occur. The Kii Peninsula (Shirahama, Kumano, Koyasan) is rainy, so check the weather forecast.
Events
July Events & Highlights
The festival of Yasaka Shrine and one of Japan's three great festivals. On the Yoiyama evenings leading up to the processions, the floats are lit with lanterns and food stalls line the streets.
Read the guide：Gion Matsuri →
The festival of Osaka Tenmangu. On the night of the 25th, about 100 boats sail the Okawa River in the Funatogyo boat procession, accompanied by a fireworks display.
Read the guide：Tenjin Matsuri →A dramatic festival in front of Nachi Falls, in which the flames of huge torches purify the approach to the shrine.
Read the guide：Nachi Fire Festival (Nachi no Ogi Matsuri) →A Kyoto summer tradition from early summer to autumn, when restaurants build wooden dining platforms over or beside the river and serve meals on them. Along the Kamo River in the city center they are called "noryo yuka," with about 90 restaurants lining the west bank between Nijo and Gojo. In Kibune in northern Kyoto they are called "kawadoko," and you can enjoy the cool air on platforms set right above the mountain stream.
Read the guide：Noryo Yuka / Kawadoko (Kamogawa & Kibune) →Tours & tickets for this eventPR
Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Kyoto in July?＋
On average, the high is 32.0°C and the low is 23.6°C. High humidity makes it feel hot and muggy.
Q. When does the rainy season end in Kansai?＋
In the Kinki region, the rainy season usually ends around July 19. It can end earlier or later depending on the year.
Q. When are the Gion Matsuri Yamaboko processions?＋
Every year on July 17 (Saki Matsuri) and July 24 (Ato Matsuri). The Yoiyama evenings leading up to them are also popular.
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Kansai TripPR
Other Months
Kansai Weather in Other Months
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperatures are from a representative station in each area; actual weather varies from year to year.
