🇯🇵 Japan · Summer (Jun–Aug)
July averages for Tokyo (Kitanomaru Park). Source
July turns hot and very humid once the rains end mid-month — expect 30°C with humidity that makes it feel like 35°C+. Summer festivals and fireworks start; renting a yukata for a matsuri is a great experience. Pack the lightest, most breathable clothes you own, plus a thin cover-up for temples.
Loose linen or cotton, a sun hat and breathable sandals or sneakers.
A yukata for festivals, or light linen with a thin layer for icy air-con.
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
All of July; float parade July 17, festive evenings July 14–16
Kyoto's biggest festival. On the evenings before the parade the streets fill with food stalls and people in yukata — wearing one (rent or buy) is welcome and fun. It's hot and humid, so bring a fan.
Last Saturday of July
Around a million people watch from riverbanks and rooftops. Yukata and geta sandals are the classic look; otherwise wear light clothes and comfortable shoes for a long wait.
Early July to early September
Hot at the base, near freezing at the summit at dawn. Layer a fleece and waterproof shell, wear hiking boots and bring a headlamp for the overnight climb.
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