Weather forecast for the Kumano Kodō - Nakahechi in July

In July, the Kumano Kodō - Nakahechi route experiences variable weather, with temperatures typically ranging from 20°C to 31°C. Rain is frequent and often heavy, alternating with occasional sunny spells. Cloud cover is persistent, and there are patchy rain showers on several days, contributing to regular wet conditions. Despite periods of sun, rain dominates, driven by moderate showers and occasional heavy rain. July is characterized by consistent humidity, with temperatures remaining warm even on cloudy days, with increasing likelihood of downpours as one progresses along the route.

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Start date
Jul 1
Start town
Takijiri-oji
End date
Jul 5
End town
Kumano Nachi Taisha
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
5
Total distance
65 km
Daily distance
13.0 km
Average high
26°C
Average low
23°C
Average precipitation
23.1 mm/day

July weather along the Kumano Kodō - Nakahechi is varied and frequently wet. Daily temperatures along the route typically rise to mid-20s to low-30s °C, with lows staying in the low to mid-20s °C.

Throughout the month, the region experiences a pattern of rain with patchy and moderate to heavy showers being common. Rainfall is persistent, with high precipitation especially noted on Days 1, 3, and 5, reaching up to 189 mm on the wettest days. Despite the heavy rains, there are occasional breaks of sun, predominantly experienced on Day 4 and towards the end of the month.

Clouds often blanket the trails, and notable heavy rains at times paired with overcast conditions dominate the weather, particularly around Day 5 and 6. There is a notable swing between brief sunny periods and extended rainy spells, which intensifies the lush scenery typical of the pilgrimage route at this time of year.

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