Some prominent summer festivals include Shinjuku Eisa Festival in Tokyo, the Gion Festival in Kyoto, and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka. Summer means festival season in Japan! While not so common in June, late July and August are brimming with traditional and modern festivals all across the country. Naha has a considerable amount of rainfall, with an average of 256 mm in August. A very wet region! Okinawa Okinawa is naturally the first part of Japan hit by the rainy season, so it is thoroughly hot, sticky, and wet by the time actual summer rolls around. Kumamoto experiences a whopping 404 mm of rainfall in June. Kyushu has the most rainfall in Japan during July, and is on the higher end of the scale for June and August too. Kyushu The rainy season will start quickly from early June and many days will soon exceed 30℃ (86℉). The average temperature in July for Sapporo is 20℃ (69℉). Hokkaido Hokkaido will avoid most of the rainy season, and instead enjoy well-deserved sunny and consistent weather. However, the weather will remain a little cooler than Kanto, with Sendai experiencing an agreeable mean temperature of 20℃ (69℉) during July. Tohoku / Shinetsu / Hokuriku While a little later than the rest of the mainland, the rainy season won't spare these northern lands. Many days will exceed 30℃ (86℉) during July in Osaka and Kyoto. Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, etc.) Kansai also experiences a vigorous rainy season, with numerous humid and hot days every month. Average daily highs in July will be 29℃ (85℉), but due to the humidity it will feel a lot hotter. Rain will peak in June, but will drop to the same levels as spring from July. Summer Climate Around Japan Kanto (Tokyo, Yokohama, Saitama, etc.) Summer can be very brutal in Kanto, especially in built-up areas. We have area-specific Summer guides for: Hokkaido, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Tohoku. ![]() While they may occur at any time during summer or autumn, they are most common in August and September, and may disrupt your travel plans and pose a danger. Once July passes, the temperature soars with days as high as 35℃ (95℉), and clear blue skies become commonplace.īe on the lookout for typhoons. Heading up to Hokkaido is a great way to escape this weather, as the island is too far north to experience a proper rainy season. However, the rain during this period can be sudden and heavy or can consist of light showers that span the entire day. While referred to as the 'rainy season' in English, central metropolises like Tokyo and Osaka don't have much more rainfall than spring. This phenomenon will make you sweat quickly and long for an air-conditioned room. Humid, humid, humid! From June to late July, thick humidity will dominate due to the meeting of cold air from the north and warm air from the south. The rainy season will start early, generally beginning from May. By April, Naha is already enjoying an average high of 24℃ (76℉). Okinawa Okinawa will start to feel tropical again from March. Kyushu Days in Kyushu are mild and sunny, with Fukuoka enjoying an average of 15℃ (60℉) during April, with many days reaching over 20℃ (68℉). Sapporo’s average high is 11℃ (53℉) for April. Mountains will still be snowy, and snowfall can occur as late as April. Hokkaido Snow and ice will no longer be a problem in most low-lying towns from mid-April as warmer days slowly emerge. Aomori will experience an average high of 14℃ (57℉) in April. May will finally bring forth nice weather, although it may still be too cold to sit outside. Tohoku / Shinetsu / Hokuriku Winter conditions continue for all of March and most of April. May becomes noticeably calmer and is adored by locals. However, windy and rainy days are prevalent in March and April. Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, etc.) Daytime temperatures often exceed 20℃ (68℉), making Kansai a very pleasant place to be. April will see average highs of 19℃ (66℉). However, while beautiful sunny days are plentiful, so are rainy ones, so don't forget your wet-weather gear. ![]() Spring Climate Around Japan Kanto (Tokyo, Yokohama, Saitama, etc.) From late March the temperature will be comfortable enough to be outdoors.
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