Takayama Weather in July

Season: summer
Overview: the rainiest month, high daytime temperature, high humidity
As embraced by mountains, Takayama possesses a relatively cool climate in July, seeing an average temperature of 23 degrees Celsius (73.4 degrees Fahrenheit). However, it can be considerably hot for a while at noon and in the afternoon, while the temperature decrease quickly as the sun is setting. The highest temperature could rise to 35-37℃ (95-98.6℉) according to statistics of previous years. At the same time, July is one of the two rainiest months in Takayama, because rainy season hasn’t gone until mid-late July, by July 22nd or so. There are 14 or more rainy days throughout the month, which brings about a high humidity - around 78% on average and 96% at the highest.

The temperature difference become bigger between day and night, as the lowest temperature is around 15-18℃ (59-64.4℉). Anyway it is pretty cool at night.

Takayama in the Rain

Averages of Takayama Weather in July

Temperature: 19-29℃ (66.2-84.2℉)
Precipitation: 231mm
Rainy Days: 14+ days
Sunrise: 04:38-04:59
Sunset: 18:58-19:13
Daylight hours: 14h 21min
Sunshine hours: 7h 4min

Is Takayama Too Hot in July?

Takayama is not hot in July, cooler than many coastal cities like Nagoya in its south. It is a rainy month, while it wouldn’t be very hot generally when it’s not raining. Even though the temperature can be pretty high in the afternoon on sunny days, it drops very soon as the sun goes down.

What to Wear in Takayama in July?

In the daytime, breathable summer clothes like T-shirt, thin pants, jeans and dress are proper. Sports vest plus an outdoor jacket is also nice choice. If you intend to go for hiking there, sportswear and trekking shoes are the optimal. Sun cream is a must, while sun hat and sunglasses are also optional.

After nightfall or in the early morning, it’s suggested to wear a jacket or thin coat in addition. Or you can change into thicker clothes, such as a hoodie.

Waterproof sneakers are great, strong sport sandals are also OK, but slippers that not suitable for walking are inadvisable.

For frequent rains, it’s considered to take a raincoat, umbrella, rubber boots, etc. in your pack.

Discover a Cool Destination in Takayama

Travel Recommendation:

Takayama offers nothing special to do but the well-preserved historical district and Japan countryside in mountains that make the place known. It would not be better to enjoy the cool in hot summer. To liven things up, lights on red Nakabashi Bridge are all lit up between 19:00 & 22:00, presenting a dreamlike world in July & August only.

1. Shirakawa-go

Hiking in Kamikochi

Shirakawa-go is famous for the snow-covered scenery in winter, but it’s also stunning in summer. The unique traditional houses stand there, and everything is vibrant. It’s interesting to see rural Japan with your own eyes, as the little village backed by mountains is beautiful beyond your imagination with rice fields. It is wonderful to return to nature at the summer retreat in July.

2. Kamikochi Hiking

Kamikochi is the most popular hiking destination near Takayama, and it’s great to escape the summer heat as in North Japan Alps. It is easy to trek along the river valley, to explore the nature of Japan. It is like an unexploited land with clear water, rolling mountains, and lovely flora and fauna. It’s cooler in Kamikochi, so you can add one more piece of clothes like a thick jacket.

3. Hida Furukawa

Taking JR trains northwards to Hida-Furukawa Station in about 16 minutes, you’ll get to a small ancient town Hida Furrukawa not far away from the Takayama downtown. You can enjoy a slow life in the pleasantly cool weather, to roam along the river and sit for a coffee. If interested, you can also admire the old houses in the town, which is a masterpiece of wooden architecture.

Hida Furukawa Old Town

Travelling Tips:

When it is raining heavily, don’t venture to go hiking or challenge mountains. It’s not advised to go to Shirakawa-go as well in such a bad weather, when the village would get stuck in the mist.