When to go · Sekigahara

Sekigahara in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul-Aug (hot and humid), mid-August Obon, New Year.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: Medium; Japan overall
Prices: Medium; Japan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Sekigahara

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul-Aug (hot and humid), mid-August Obon, New Year.

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

SekigaharaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 13 days

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

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

First month

Second month

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul-Aug (hot and humid), mid-August Obon, New Year.

March: Inside Sekigahara's best window: Mar-May, Oct-Nov.

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