Tokyo vs Kyoto

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Tokyo edges ahead as the better destination in July. Tokyo offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 13 rain days, while Kyoto sees 9 sunshine hours and 17 rain days.

Tokyo sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Kyoto runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Tokyo is the stronger choice in July.

Tokyo reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Kyoto averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 22°C (72°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in July.

Tokyo receives approximately 149 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Kyoto sees 236 mm over 17 rain days. That makes Tokyo the drier option by 4 rain days and 87 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.