Yokohama weather in July
July in Yokohama: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 13 rainy days.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#12 of 12 months in Yokohama · #1089 of 1413 destinations to visit in July · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
- Days
- 31°C
- Nights
- 24°C
- Wet days
- 13
- Sun
- 8.9 h
- Humidity
- 87%
- Daylight
- 14 h

Traveller notes on Yokohama in July
Notes from nearby Tokyo (29 km away)
Yokohama 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 Yokohama
Forum posters consistently describe November as one of the driest months in Japan, making it excellent for sightseeing and walking around Yokohama - one visitor reported temperatures starting in the 20sC early in the month and dropping into the teens by month's end, with just a handful of drizzly days and nothing torrential across the whole stretch. Posters comparing October and November describe November as slightly cooler but drier, with the added draw of autumn foliage coming into its own. Posters generally recommend layering for the temperature drop as the month progresses, since a trip spanning early to late November can feel like two different seasons. Posters generally rate November as one of the best overall months to visit Yokohama.
Japan-forum regulars call May one of the best windows to visit the greater Tokyo/Yokohama area - it's before the rainy season, which typically doesn't arrive until around June 7-10. The catch is that May itself is changeable: posters describe stretches of 3 sunny days followed by a day or two of rain, and by late May it can turn briefly hot and humid before settling back down. The standard advice is to pack for everything - short sleeves, a long-sleeve layer, a light jacket and a compact rain parka. For Yokohama itself, the Minato Mirai waterfront and Sankeien Garden are the most-recommended stops, and it's called worth a full day beyond a quick side trip from Tokyo.
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Yokohama climate normals — July
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yokohama 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 Yokohama'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).
Toughest weatherYokohama's best weather comes in April, May and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Yokohama in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Tsuyu rain season
5 Jun – 20 Jul · usuallyMonsoonSix weeks of the rain front, which on the bay means sea fog as much as rain. Sankeien's hydrangeas and the covered arcades are what the locals do with it.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Yokohama — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Yokohama?
Yokohama in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Yokohama?
- July in Yokohama: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 13 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Yokohama on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Yokohama in July?
- In July, Yokohama averages a daily high of 30.8°C and a low of 24°C, with about 156 mm of rain over roughly 12.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yokohama in July?
- Yokohama has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 97 in July.
Within 300 km: Tokyo's Sumida River fireworks on 25 Jul, and Hakone's Hydrangea train around 15 Jun – 20 Jul.