When to go · Sakura

Sakura in July

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr (tulip festival) – also Mar–May for mild weather). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 11
Crowds: Medium; Japan overall
Prices: Medium; Japan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedJapan month rating

Outside the best window (Apr (tulip festival) – also Mar–May for mild weather). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.

Is another month better than July?

July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages

SakuraHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 11 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 Sakura, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jul: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Mar: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Night low
Jul: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Mar: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 11
Mar: 8 (better)
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Mar: High
Prices
Jul: Medium
Mar: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Mar: 1

July: Outside the best window (Apr (tulip festival) – also Mar–May for mild weather). Across Japan: Rain ends mid-month then the heat begins; festivals everywhere.

March: Inside Sakura's best window: Apr (tulip festival) – also Mar–May for mild weather.

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

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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