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Jōetsu Weather in July

Jōetsu in July

The short of it: Jōetsu in July averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 194 mm (7.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 21° · rain 194 mm · daylight 14 h 28 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & October

Thirty years of records give Jōetsu an average July high of 29°, a low of 21° and some 194 mm of rain. Much like June: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 194 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 28 min in mid-July.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates July 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and October.

Against its neighbours, Jōetsu runs warmer than most and wetter than most in July. Myoko, 14 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

July in Jōetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus June
4° warmer, 75 mm more rain
Versus August
2° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 28 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

July averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MyokoNiigata14 km S29°21°187 mm
AraiNiigata16 km S29°21°187 mm
ToyosatoNagano31 km SE27°19°179 mm
IiyamaNagano35 km SSE28°20°161 mm
ItoigawaNiigata37 km WSW28°21°176 mm
KashiwazakiNiigata37 km NE29°21°189 mm
KamikijimaNagano38 km SSE29°20°162 mm
KashiwabaraNagano39 km S27°18°163 mm

The Almanac · Jōetsu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
July
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Much like June: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 194 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Jōetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°-1°387 mm15 km/h9 h 52 min✦
February7°-1°228 mm14 km/h10 h 46 min✦
March11°1°165 mm15 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April17°6°97 mm14 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
May22°12°87 mm13 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
June25°17°119 mm12 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
July29°21°194 mm12 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦
August31°22°137 mm12 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦
September27°18°197 mm12 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October21°12°215 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
November16°6°286 mm13 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦
December10°1°429 mm15 km/h9 h 37 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jōetsu in July

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jōetsu in July?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 194 mm (7.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like June: highs about 29°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 194 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is July a good time to visit Jōetsu?

The Almanac gives July 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and October.

How long are the days in Jōetsu in July?

In mid-July the sun is up for about 14 h 28 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 37 min in December to 14 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Jōetsu in July?

Hardly — July nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jōetsu in July?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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