July · Japan
Best time to visit Nozawa Onsen in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nozawa Onsen in July
Average temperature 23°C, 184 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
1.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 184 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Nozawa Onsen scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 184 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nozawa Onsen is a historic ski village with communal bathhouses, wooden lanes, and consistent Nagano powder. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
July in Nozawa Onsen — off-season conditions
At 23°C (73°F), skiing in July is a morning proposition: groomers hold up early, while lower runs soften through the afternoon.
184 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Nozawa Onsen — 7.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nozawa Onsen in July?
- In July, Nozawa Onsen averages 23°C, 184 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Nozawa Onsen?
- July earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nozawa Onsen in July?
- Expect about 184 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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