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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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
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 July | 29.9°C | 22.4°C | 74.8 mm |
| 11–20 July | 31.4°C | 23.5°C | 73.8 mm |
| 21–31 July | 32.7°C | 24.5°C | 62.8 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).

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
| Event | When | Where 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.
Nagoya before and after July
Other places in July
| Place | High | Against Nagoya | Wet days | Against Nagoya |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 29.9°C | −1.5°C | 10.5 days | −1.5 days |
| Kyoto | 32.0°C | +0.6°C | 11.6 days | −0.4 days |
| Osaka | 31.8°C | +0.4°C | 10.0 days | −2.0 days |
| Sapporo | 25.4°C | −6.0°C | 7.7 days | −4.3 days |
| OkinawaNaha | 31.9°C | +0.5°C | 9.4 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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Sources for this page
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Normals for 1991–2020: Nagoya (名古屋), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Normals for 1991–2020: Nagoya (名古屋), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Nagoya (名古屋) (平年値 旬ごとの値)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Records for July: Nagoya (名古屋) (観測史上1〜10位の値)checked October 2, 2026
- National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) Sunrise and sunset by prefectural capital (各地のこよみ)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Start and end of the rainy season, 2026 and the 1991–2020 average (梅雨入りと梅雨明け)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Typhoon averages, 1991–2020 (台風の平年値)checked October 2, 2026
- Cabinet Office National holidays (国民の祝日について)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Tourism Agency Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 final figures (宿泊旅行統計調査 2025年 年の確定値)checked October 2, 2026
- Japan Sumo Association Grand Sumo July Tournament (Nagoya Basho) (大相撲七月場所(名古屋))checked October 2, 2026
- Nagoya Port Festival Sponsors Association (Nagoya Port Authority) Umi no Hi Nagoya Minato Festival Fireworks (海の日名古屋みなと祭 花火大会)checked October 2, 2026
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