Sendai & Matsushima→
Station: SendaiSendai, Matsushima, Zuihoden, Akiu Onsen
High
26.6℃
Low
20.2℃
- Precip.
- 178.4mm
- Sunshine
- 126h
- Sunset
- 19:00
Highs around 27°C. Yamase winds can bring cool days
Tohoku Weather Guide
Tohoku Weather in July: What to Wear & Expect
July in Tohoku moves from the second half of the rainy season into summer. The rainy season usually ends around July 24 in southern Tohoku and around July 28 in northern Tohoku. Until then there are lots of rainy days, and Kakunodate's precipitation of 273.6 mm makes it the wettest month of the year there. Sendai's high is 26.6°C, while inland Yamagata and Aizu reach around 29°C. Tohoku's summer festivals start at the end of the month.
- Sendai high
- 26.6℃
- Sendai low
- 20.2℃
- Sendai rainfall
- 178.4mm
- Sendai sunset
- 19:00
Overview
Tohoku in July: Key Points
- ✓The rainy season usually ends around July 24 in southern Tohoku and July 28 in northern Tohoku
- ✓Sendai's high is 26.6°C. Yamagata and Aizu reach around 29°C; the further inland, the hotter
- ✓A rainy month, with over 200 mm in Kakunodate and at Lake Towada
- ✓Cherries until early July. Once the rainy season ends, head to Lake Towada or Zao's Okama crater lake
By Area
July Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for July 15.
Hiraizumi & Ichinoseki→
Station: IchinosekiHiraizumi, Chusonji, Motsuji, Geibikei Gorge
High
27.9℃
Low
19.4℃
- Precip.
- 181.1mm
- Sunshine
- 118h
- Sunset
- 19:01
Highs around 28°C. The cedar-lined approach to Chusonji offers shade from the sun
Morioka & Koiwai→
Station: MoriokaMorioka, Koiwai Farm, Mt. Iwate, Tsunagi Onsen
High
27.1℃
Low
18.8℃
- Precip.
- 197.5mm
- Sunshine
- 131h
- Sunset
- 19:03
Highs around 27°C, mornings around 19°C. A rainy month
Aomori & Hakkoda→
Station: AomoriAomori, Hakkoda, Sukayu Onsen, Sannai-Maruyama Site
High
26.0℃
Low
18.6℃
- Precip.
- 129.5mm
- Sunshine
- 161h
- Sunset
- 19:08
Highs around 26°C. The city starts to buzz ahead of the Nebuta Matsuri in August
Hirosaki→
Station: HirosakiHirosaki, Hirosaki Castle, Mt. Iwaki, Hirosaki Park
High
27.4℃
Low
18.2℃
- Precip.
- 115.3mm
- Sunshine
- 159h
- Sunset
- 19:09
Highs around 27°C. Good for drives toward Mt. Iwaki and the Shirakami Mountains
Lake Towada & Oirase→
Station: YasumiyaOirase Stream, Lake Towada, Yasumiya, Yakeyama
High
23.6℃
Low
16.5℃
- Precip.
- 211.7mm
- Sunshine
- 126h
- Sunset
- 19:06
Cool, with highs around 24°C. It rains a lot, so watch your footing
Kakunodate, Lake Tazawa & Nyuto Onsen→
Station: KakunodateKakunodate, Samurai District, Lake Tazawa, Nyuto Onsen
High
28.1℃
Low
19.0℃
- Precip.
- 273.6mm
- Sunshine
- 149h
- Sunset
- 19:05
The rainiest month of the year. Lake Tazawa is lovely after the rainy season ends
Yamagata, Zao & Yamadera→
Station: YamagataYamagata, Zao, Yamadera, Zao Onsen
High
29.1℃
Low
20.0℃
- Precip.
- 187.2mm
- Sunshine
- 145h
- Sunset
- 19:02
Highs around 29°C. Picking Benishuho cherries until early July
Ginzan Onsen & Obanazawa→
Station: ObanazawaGinzan Onsen, Obanazawa, Oishida
High
26.9℃
Low
19.1℃
- Precip.
- 174mm
- Sunshine
- 155h
- Sunset
- 19:02
Highs around 27°C. Stroll the hot spring town as the gas lamps light up in the evening
Aizu-Wakamatsu & Ouchi-juku→
Station: WakamatsuAizu-Wakamatsu, Tsuruga Castle, Ouchi-juku, Higashiyama Onsen
High
29.2℃
Low
20.1℃
- Precip.
- 196.4mm
- Sunshine
- 157h
- Sunset
- 19:02
Humid, with highs around 29°C. Take precautions against the heat at Tsuruga Castle during the day
What to Wear
What to Wear in Tohoku in July
Tops
Short sleeves in fabrics that dry sweat quickly
Outerwear
A thin layer for air conditioning and cool days
Bottoms
Thin pants or a skirt
Shoes
Waterproof sneakers or sandals
Accessories
Folding umbrella, hat, sunscreen and a drink
At Lake Towada, mornings drop to 16.5°C, and high-elevation spots such as Zao's Okama crater lake are cooler still. Bring a long-sleeved layer.
Good to Know
Good to Know
Watch for heavy rain until the rainy season ends
Toward the end of the rainy season, there can be heavy rain. On days you head into the mountains or along streams, check the weather forecast and road information.
Temperature differences between inland and coast
Yamagata and Aizu, west of the Ou Mountains, heat up easily, while Sendai on the Pacific side can have cool days thanks to yamase. Adjust your clothing for each destination.
Book early for the summer festivals
During the summer festivals in early August in Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Sendai and elsewhere, accommodation gets extremely busy. Booking in July will give you peace of mind.
Watch out for heatstroke
After the rainy season ends, there are more hot, humid days inland. Drink water and take in salt frequently.
Events
July Events & Highlights
Cherry Picking in Yamagata (Benishuho)
YamagataLate June–early JulyThe season for Benishuho, a large and especially sweet variety. Cherry picking season lasts until early July.
Zao Okama Crater Lake
Zao (Mt. Katta)Late April–early November (while the roads are open)An emerald-green crater lake. From the Yamagata side, you can drive up close to the summit of Mt. Katta via the Zao Echo Line and Zao High Line. On some days fog hides the lake, so check the weather before you go.
As soon as July ends, Tohoku's summer festivals begin. Sansa Odori is recognized by Guinness World Records for the world's largest simultaneous performance of Japanese taiko drums.
Read the guide：Morioka Sansa Odori →Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Sendai in July?＋
On average, the high is 26.6°C and the low is 20.2°C. Before the rainy season ends, there are many cloudy and rainy days.
Q. When does the rainy season end in Tohoku?＋
On average, around July 24 in southern Tohoku and around July 28 in northern Tohoku.
Q. Where is it cool in Tohoku in July?＋
At Lake Towada (Yasumiya), the high is 23.6°C and the low is 16.5°C, so it's cooler than the cities.
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Tohoku TripPR
Other Months
Tohoku 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.