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Aizuwakamatsu in July

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–May (cherry blossom at the castle), Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C); average high / low
Rain days: 14
Crowds: Medium; Japan overall
Prices: Medium; Japan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedJapan month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–May (cherry blossom at the castle), Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.

Is another month better than July?

July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages

AizuwakamatsuHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 14 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Japan overall: Medium
Prices · Japan overall: Medium

Japan overall: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Aizuwakamatsu, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jul: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Jul: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 14
Apr: 10 (better)
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Jul: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Apr: 2

July: Outside the best window (Apr–May (cherry blossom at the castle), Oct–Nov). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.

April: Inside Aizuwakamatsu's best window: Apr–May (cherry blossom at the castle), Oct–Nov.

Aizuwakamatsu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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