When to go · Ogasawara Islands
Ogasawara Islands in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (typhoon season, ferry cancellations); mid-Aug (Obon demand).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Japan overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Japan overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (typhoon season, ferry cancellations); mid-Aug (Obon demand).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Ogasawara Islands's best window: Feb–Apr for whales; May–Jun and Oct–Nov for diving and hiking.
- NovemberGreatInside Ogasawara Islands's best window: Feb–Apr for whales; May–Jun and Oct–Nov for diving and hiking.
- FebruaryGreatInside Ogasawara Islands's best window: Feb–Apr for whales; May–Jun and Oct–Nov for diving and hiking.
- MarchGreatInside Ogasawara Islands's best window: Feb–Apr for whales; May–Jun and Oct–Nov for diving and hiking.
Weather in July
- Ogasawara IslandsHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 9 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 Ogasawara Islands, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Feb: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Jul: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Feb: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 9
Feb: 9
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Feb: Low
Prices
Jul: Medium
Feb: Low
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Feb: 0
July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (typhoon season, ferry cancellations); mid-Aug (Obon demand).
February: Inside Ogasawara Islands's best window: Feb–Apr for whales; May–Jun and Oct–Nov for diving and hiking.
Ogasawara Islands: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen