When to go · Gotsu

Gotsu in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, some snow).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Medium; Japan overall
Prices: Medium; Japan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Gotsu

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, some snow).

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

GotsuHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 12 days

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

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

First month

Second month

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, some snow).

March: Inside Gotsu's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

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