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Nagoya in July: weather, what to wear and what's on

In July, Nagoya averages a high of 31.4°C (89°F) and a low of 23.5°C (74°F), with 211.4 mm of rain on about 12.0 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

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31.4°Caverage high
23.5°Caverage low
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Nagoya weather in July

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Nagoya station (51 m above sea level).

High
31.4°C (89°F)
Low
23.5°C (74°F)
Precipitation
211.4 mm
Wet days
12.0 days
Sunshine
166 hours

Highs rise 3.8°C from June and climb another 1.8°C into August.

That is 10.3°C above Nagoya's yearly average high of 21.1°C.

Of our 14 places with temperature records, Nagoya is the 5th warmest in July: 0.3°C cooler than Nara and 0.2°C warmer than Fukuoka.

July is Nagoya's 2nd wettest month (211.4 mm).

Of our 15 places, Nagoya has the 7th lowest precipitation in July: 12.2 mm less than Kyoto and 23.3 mm more than Naha.

Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 12.0 days, and 10 mm or more on 6.0 days.

Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 2.3 days, and 50 mm or more on 1.1 days.

20.6 days reach 30°C or more, and 5.2 reach 35°C or more.

On 8.6 nights the low stays at 25°C or above.

The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 14.5 days, and 4.2 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.

By the JMA's cloud records, 0.6 days are clear and 17.1 are overcast.

On 15 July 2027 the sun rises at 4:49 and sets at 19:07 in Nagoya, giving 14 hours 18 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).

Average temperature
26.9°C (80°F)
Humidity
73%
Days of 25°C or more
29.3 days

Early, mid and late July

Nagoya in July by ten-day period: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
DaysHighLowPrecipitation
1–10 July29.9°C22.4°C74.8 mm
11–20 July31.4°C23.5°C73.8 mm
21–31 July32.7°C24.5°C62.8 mm

By the last ten days of July the average high in Nagoya is 2.8°C higher than in the first ten.

By ten-day totals, 1–10 July is the wettest (74.8 mm) and 21–31 July the driest (62.8 mm).

Sumo wrestler throwing salt into the ring in Nagoya, with a referee in a pink robe and spectators in the seats
Photo: Salt (15715088222).jpg by Cesar I. Martins (CC BY 2.0, cropped), via Wikimedia Commons.

What to wear in Nagoya in July

Hot: highs around 31.4°C

  • Short sleeves and light, breathable clothes. A light layer for cold air-conditioning on trains and in shops.
  • Heat: 20.6 days reach 30°C or more. A hat, water and sunscreen.
  • Warm nights: on 8.6 nights the temperature stays at 25°C or above.
  • An umbrella: rain falls on 12.0 days.

Pack

  • Umbrella
  • Hat, sunscreen and a water bottle
  • A light layer for air-conditioning

Rainy season and typhoons

In an average year (1991–2020) the JMA says the rainy season in Tokai starts around 6 June and ends around 19 July. In 2026 it started around 7 June and ended around 20 July.

In an average July, 0.6 typhoons come within 300 km of the Tokai region; across Japan, 2.1 come within 300 km and 0.6 make landfall (JMA, 1991–2020).

July records in Nagoya

The extremes the JMA has measured in July at its Nagoya station.

Hottest July day
39.9°C (104°F) on 23 July 2026 (records since 1890)
Coldest July night
14.0°C (57°F) on 4 July 1908 (records since 1890)
Wettest July day
176.2 mm on 11 July 1952 (records since 1890)

Holidays and crowds in July

National holidays in July 2027:

  • Mon 19 July — Marine Day
  • Sat 17 July to Mon 19 July: 3 days off in a row

In July 2025, hotels and inns across Aichi Prefecture were 68.8% full on average (8th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 368,930 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 64.0% in June and 70.0% in August.

What's on in Nagoya in July

Events in Nagoya in July: dates from each organizer's official page
EventWhenWhere and what
Grand Sumo July Tournament (Nagoya Basho)大相撲七月場所(名古屋)Mid-July, 15 days from a Sunday to a Sunday (12 to 26 July in 2026; 11 to 25 July in 2027)IG Arena, Nagoya. The July grand sumo tournament, held over 15 days at IG Arena in Nagoya. Official page

Not held, or changed

Umi no Hi Nagoya Minato Festival Fireworks. The fireworks and the parade were cancelled in 2026 because of the 20th Asian Games and the 5th Asian Para Games: the viewing and event space at Garden Pier could not be secured. A float procession and a group dance were held on 20 July 2026 around the Garden Pier intersection. The festival is normally held around Marine Day in July.

Official page

Nagoya before and after July

Nagoya: June, July and August (JMA, 1991–2020)
MonthHighLowPrecipitationWet days
June27.6°C (−3.8°C)19.4°C (−4.1°C)186.5 mm (−24.9 mm)11.6 days (−0.4 days)
July31.4°C23.5°C211.4 mm12.0 days
August33.2°C (+1.8°C)24.7°C (+1.2°C)139.5 mm (−71.9 mm)8.5 days (−3.5 days)

Other places in July

July: Nagoya against five other places (JMA, 1991–2020)
PlaceHighAgainst NagoyaWet daysAgainst Nagoya
Tokyo29.9°C−1.5°C10.5 days−1.5 days
Kyoto32.0°C+0.6°C11.6 days−0.4 days
Osaka31.8°C+0.4°C10.0 days−2.0 days
Sapporo25.4°C−6.0°C7.7 days−4.3 days
OkinawaNaha31.9°C+0.5°C9.4 days−2.6 days

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nagoya in July?

The average high is 31.4°C (89°F) and the average low 23.5°C (74°F). 211.4 mm of rain falls on about 12.0 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

What should I wear in Nagoya in July?

Short sleeves and light, breathable clothes. A light layer for cold air-conditioning on trains and in shops. Heat: 20.6 days reach 30°C or more. A hat, water and sunscreen. Warm nights: on 8.6 nights the temperature stays at 25°C or above. An umbrella: rain falls on 12.0 days.

Is Nagoya busy in July?

In July 2025, hotels and inns across Aichi Prefecture were 68.8% full on average (8th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 368,930 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).

What are the record temperatures for July in Nagoya?

The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Nagoya in July is 39.9°C (104°F), on 23 July 2026. The lowest is 14.0°C (57°F), on 4 July 1908.

What events are on in Nagoya in July?

Grand Sumo July Tournament (Nagoya Basho): Mid-July, 15 days from a Sunday to a Sunday (12 to 26 July in 2026; 11 to 25 July in 2027).

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