Fujikawaguchiko (Mount Fuji) weather in July
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July in Fujikawaguchiko: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Fujikawaguchiko · #1010 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Fujikawaguchiko in July
Notes from nearby Tokyo (87 km away)
Fujikawaguchiko doesn't have its own notes for July yet — these are about Tokyo, close enough to share the season.
Tokyo's forum is blunt about July: early in the month it's still rainy season, humid and overcast, with the rains usually breaking around mid-month into properly hot, intensely humid weather — mid-30s°C with the urban heat island making it feel hotter. Regulars' standard advice is frequent stops at convenience stores to rehydrate and ducking into air-conditioned buildings whenever possible.
Other months in Fujikawaguchiko
Fujikawaguchiko's forum is honest that May is a genuine gamble for a clear Mt. Fuji view — cloud tends to hang around the mountain from March through May, and even partial cloud can hide it given its height. Regulars recommend staying flexible and only heading to the lakeside when a forecast looks genuinely clear, since mornings offer better odds than afternoons, when mist tends to build on the upper slopes.
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Fujikawaguchiko climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 251 mm / 9.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Fujikawaguchiko in July
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer break (natsuyasumi) in Japan, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Fujikawaguchiko's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherFujikawaguchiko's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Fujikawaguchiko in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Mount Fuji climbing season
1 Jul – 10 SepTrail seasonBook earlyThe Yoshida trail from this side opens on 1 July, the Shizuoka trails on the 10th, and all four close on 10 September. Outside those ten weeks the huts are shut and the mountain is a serious winter climb. Source ↗
- Rule
Mount Fuji climbing fee
1 Jul – 10 SepFour thousand yen per climber on every trail, reserved and paid online before you go. The Yoshida gate is capped at 4,000 people a day and closed between 2pm and 3am to stop overnight dashes. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk21 rainy days and about 251 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Fujikawaguchiko — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Fujikawaguchiko in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Fujikawaguchiko?
- July in Fujikawaguchiko: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Fujikawaguchiko on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Fujikawaguchiko in July?
- In July, Fujikawaguchiko averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 18.4°C, with about 250.8 mm of rain over roughly 20.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Fujikawaguchiko in July?
- Fujikawaguchiko has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in July.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — July
Within 300 km: Hakone's Hydrangea train around 15 Jun – 20 Jul, and Tokyo's Sumida River fireworks on 25 Jul.