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Tokyo in July
Tokyo warms up: highs climb to 86°F (30°C), from 79°F in June, with lows of 72°F (22°C) and about 7.1 in (180 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 46/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cloud cover.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 72°F (22°C)
- Rain
- 7.1 in (180 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What July feels like
Highs settle around 86°F (30°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Even at night it stays warm, around 72°F (22°C).
Humidity averages 84%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Expect regular rain: about 7.1 in (180 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 76%.
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April and November.
- Comfort slips from 56/100 in June to 46/100.
- Our Japan Golden Route recommends Mar – May, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes86°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics84% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes7.1 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tokyo in July
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Shinjuku Golden Gai
Six narrow lanes packed with 200+ tiny bars, each seating a handful.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 7.1 in of rain.
Omoide Yokocho
Smoky postwar alley of tiny yakitori stalls by Shinjuku station.
Tonki
Meguro tonkatsu counter since 1939, cooks working in a calm open kitchen.
Why now Easy to slot in when July's rain moves in.
Shibuya Crossing
The world's busiest scramble crossing, best seen from above and then crossed yourself.
Shibuya Sky
Open-air rooftop deck 230 m up Shibuya Scramble Square with 360-degree views.
Nearby in July
- Kyoto in July~224 mi · highs 86°F, 8.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Osaka in July~244 mi · highs 87°F, 8.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~233 m to Tokyo's ~40 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Tokyo in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Tokyo?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 46/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are April and November. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 7.1 in (180 mm) of rain. Our Japan Golden Route recommends Mar – May, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Tokyo in July?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 72°F (22°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in July?
Yes: about 7.1 in (180 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.5 in (1638 mm).
What should I pack for Tokyo in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (86°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (84% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (7.1 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Tokyo in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.