On this page, I will discuss the weather of Hokkaido in July. July is definitely the best season for sightseeing. Every July, many tourists from Japan and abroad come to Hokkaido. In Hokkaido, it is rare that it will get as hot as Tokyo or Osaka. The temperature drop in the morning and evening will be relieving, so you should be able to enjoy a truly comfortable trip.
Below are articles about the monthly weather in Hokkaido. Click on an article if you want to know more.
| January | February | March |
| April | May | June |
| July | August | September |
| October | November | December |
Below are articles on the weather in Tokyo and Osaka in July.
Table of Contents
Q & A about Hokkaido in July
Does snow fall in July in Hokkaido?
There is no snow in Hokkaido in July.
Are flowers blooming in Hokkaido in July?
Lavender will reach its peak in Hokkaido in July. Especially from the middle of July the flower fields are beautiful.
How cold is Hokkaido in July?
Hokkaido will have a summer tourist season in July. It is not cold, but it is cool in the morning and evening.
What kind of clothes should we wear in July in Hokkaido?
Summer clothes will be fine in July. However, it is cool in the morning and evening in Hokkaido, so please bring a jacket or cardigan. For summer clothes in Japan, please refer to the following article.
When is the best time to visit Hokkaido?
If you want to enjoy snowy winter landscapes then January and February are the best months. If you want to see beautiful flower fields I recommend July and August.
Weather in Hokkaido in July (overview)
Temperature change in Hokkaido (Sapporo) in July
Graph: Temperature change in Hokkaido (Sapporo) in July
※ Based on the data released by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Both high and low temperature data are averages over the past 30 years (1981-2010)
>> Click here for a [quick reference] converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
As you can see from the above graph, even in Hokkaido, the daytime maximum temperature exceeds 25 degrees Celsius in July.
Overview
Even in Hokkaido, July daytime temperatures rise to over 25 degrees every year. In late July, the maximum temperature will reach over 30 degrees with strong sunlight.
For this reason, tourists who go to Hokkaido for the first time often feel that Hokkaido is unexpectedly hot.
However, in Hokkaido the maximum temperature rarely exceeds 35 degrees and humidity is low.
For example, during this time in Tokyo and Kyoto, many people feel uncomfortable because the daily temperature often exceeds 35 degrees with a high level of humidity.
On the other hand, in Hokkaido, the sun is strong but it is not humid. This makes it quite easy to spend your time here. I think that it is in the morning and the night that tourists feel the coolness of summer in Hokkaido. In Hokkaido, the temperature in the morning and evening is low throughout the year. Mornings and evenings are often less than 15 degrees even in July. It feels very cold when wearing a short-sleeved shirt.
If you travel in July, I recommend walking in the morning. You may be able to enjoy a very refreshing atmosphere.
Many areas of Japan will experience a rainy season every year until the middle of July. However, there is not a significant rainy season in Hokkaido. In this wonderful time, I would like you to enjoy Hokkaido as much as you desire.
Below, I will provide weather data announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Hokkaido weather in early July
Map of Hokkaido
Weather data in Hokkaido (early July)
| Highest temperature
(Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation
(Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Sapporo | 23.7℃ (15.8℃) | 24.6mm (–) |
| Otaru | 22.4℃ (15.2℃) | 24.5mm (–) |
| Asahikawa | 24.9℃ (14.6℃) | 24.0mm (–) |
| Biei | 24.3℃ (12.5℃) | 27.3mm (–) |
| Furano | 24.9℃ (14.1℃) | 33.2mm (–) |
| Wakkanai | 18.7℃ (13.1℃) | 21.2mm (–) |
| Abashiri | 19.5℃ (12.4℃) | 21.1mm (–) |
| Utoro | 20.1℃ (11.4℃) | 23.1mm (–) |
| Nemuro | 16.6℃ (10.2℃) | 35.5mm (–) |
| Kushiro | 17.1℃ (11.3℃) | 40.3mm (–) |
| Obihiro | 22.2℃ (12.8℃) | 31.5mm (–) |
| Hakodate | 22.0℃ (15.0℃) | 42.6mm (–) |
※ All figures are the average for 30 years of 1981-2010 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Hokkaido at this time seen in photos
July 6 : View of a couple visiting the flower field in summer in Hokkaido, Japan = Shutterstock
Weather and sunrise / sunset time
In early July, Tokyo and Osaka are still in the rainy season. In contrast, many areas in Hokkaido have relatively little rain. You will enjoy a comfortable trip.
It is still cool in the morning and evening, so bring long-sleeved clothes.
In early July, the sunrise time in Sapporo is about 4:01. The sunset time in Sapporo is about 19:17.
Sunrise in Nemuro, located in eastern Hokkaido, is around 3:43. The sunset time is approximately 19:01.
Please note that sunrise and sunset in Hokkaido is much faster than Tokyo and Osaka.
Hokkaido weather in the middle of July
Weather data in Hokkaido (middle of July)
| Highest temperature
(Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation
(Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Sapporo | 24.5℃ (17.1℃) | 24.6mm (–) |
| Otaru | 23.2℃ (16.5℃) | 27.7mm (–) |
| Asahikawa | 25.3℃ (15.8℃) | 39.5mm (–) |
| Biei | 24.6℃ (14.0℃) | 33.6mm (–) |
| Furano | 25.1℃ (15.5℃) | 34.2mm (–) |
| Wakkanai | 19.5℃ (14.3℃) | 25.8mm (–) |
| Abashiri | 20.1℃ (13.8℃) | 35.5mm (–) |
| Utoro | 20.6℃ (12.9℃) | 40.4mm (–) |
| Nemuro | 17.2℃ (11.1℃) | 49.9mm (–) |
| Kushiro | 18.6℃ (12.7℃) | 54.2mm (–) |
| Obihiro | 23.1℃ (14.5℃) | 45.4mm (–) |
| Hakodate | 23.1℃ (16.6℃) | 45.3mm (–) |
※ All figures are the average for 30 years of 1981-2010 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Hokkaido at this time seen in photos
July 14 2013 : Akan Hot spring in Akan National Park ,Hokkaido,Japan = Shutterstock
Weather and sunrise / sunset time
In mid-July, even in Hokkaido, there are some areas that will have maximum temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. However, it is comfortable because the humidity is lower than Tokyo and Osaka.
As morning and evening are cool, long-sleeved clothes are still a must.
The sunrise time in Sapporo in mid-July is about 4:08. The sunset time is about 18:56.
In Nemuro, in eastern Hokkaido, the sunrise time is about 3:50. The sunset time is 18:56.
Hokkaido weather in late July
Weather data in Hokkaido (late July)
| Highest temperature
(Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation
(Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Sapporo | 26.3℃ (18.8℃) | 25.4mm (–) |
| Otaru | 25.3℃ (18.1℃) | 27.0mm (–) |
| Asahikawa | 26.9℃ (17.3℃) | 45.2mm (–) |
| Biei | 26.4℃ (15.5℃) | 42.3mm (–) |
| Furano | 27.1℃ (16.9℃) | 32.6mm (–) |
| Wakkanai | 20.8℃ (16.0℃) | 43.6mm (–) |
| Abashiri | 22.7℃ (15.7℃) | 30.8mm (–) |
| Utoro | 23.0℃ (14.8℃) | 37.1mm (–) |
| Nemuro | 19.6℃ (13.1℃) | 36.3mm (–) |
| Kushiro | 20.1℃ (14.2℃) | 33.3mm (–) |
| Obihiro | 25.0℃ (16.0℃) | 29.6mm (–) |
| Hakodate | 25.0℃ (18.2℃) | 42.4mm (–) |
※ All figures are the average for 30 years of 1981-2010 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Hokkaido at this time seen in photos
July 30: Children’s Playground in the Forest , Furano, Hokkaido = Shutterstock
Weather and sunrise / sunset time
It is the hottest time of the year from late July to early August. Hokkaido also has very strong sunshine during the daytime.
But still the humidity is relatively low. It would be relatively comfortable if you were in the shade.
Even though it is midsummer, please be aware that if you go to the mountains, it will be pretty cool.
In late July, sunrise time in Sapporo is about 4:17. The sunset time is about 19:04.
Sunrise time in Nemuro is around 3:59. The sunset is about 18:48.
※ Sunrise and sunset times are based on the 2019 data released by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. I posted the time on the 5th for early July and the time on the 15th for mid-July, and the time for the 25th for late July.
Reference: Current weather and temperature in Hokkaido, forecast for the next 7 days
Weather in tourist destinations around Japan
Below are pages showing the climates of various regions in Japan at the same time of the year.
| Tokyo | Osaka | Kyoto |
| Hokkaido | Sendai | Nagano |
| Nagoya | Hiroshima | Fukuoka |
| Okinawa |
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For Hokkaido, please refer to the following article if you like.
>> Hokkaido! 21 Popular Tourist Areas and 10 Airports
>> New Chitose Airport! Access to Sapporo, Niseko, Furano etc.
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