When to go · Saijō

Saijō in July

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

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
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

MixedJapan month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May (cherry and wisteria blossom), Oct–Nov (festivals, hiking)). 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

SaijōHighs 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

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 Saijō, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jul: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Mar: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Night low
Jul: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Mar: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 12
Mar: 10 (better)
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Mar: High
Prices
Jul: Medium
Mar: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Mar: 1

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

March: Inside Saijō's best window: Mar–May (cherry and wisteria blossom), Oct–Nov (festivals, hiking).

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

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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