Japan in August - Rain coat or sunglasses?

Valashu-kun

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Hi there 1 more question ill be going to Japan this august. I ofcourse researched the weather in that time. They say july is the rainy month and August is warm with a high hunidity. But can I expect sun or rain? whats youre experience?
Ill be travelling in Central and West Honshu.

Thanks

Valashu

 

Mike Cash

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Raincoat or sunglasses?

Yes.

 

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manners

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Rain could fall in August, and yes bring siunglasses. It should be dry though as the wet season should have finished.

 

ArmandV

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Raincoat or sunglasses? I'd skip the raincoat. An umbrella will do just fine. I was in Japan during August one time and it was generally sunny with high humidity (drink a lot of water and pack a lot of shorts).

The only rainstorm we got caught in was in Kyoto.

 

nice gaijin

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Umbrellas are not in short supply. Unless you have a fancy little collapsible model, you don't really need to bring one.

 

ArmandV

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nice gaijin said:

Umbrellas are not in short supply. Unless you have a fancy little collapsible model, you don't really need to bring one.

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Exactly! Everybody there sells 'em and they're only about 500 yen.

 

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Ichiro614

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You'll be pretty hot in a raincoat so no need to bring one for August travel. As others have mentioned, you can buy a cheap umbrella, usually available at any convenience store, if you find yourself caught in a rainstorm. Sunglasses are a good idea. Enjoy your travels!

 

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manners

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I forgot to mention that you can get cheap umbrellas for 100yen.
A light spray jacket is better than a raincoat.
You'll be battling the humidity and that will be your biggest annoyance.

 

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Valashu-kun

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Humidity will be the worst thing.
Not much rain, more sun.
Rain coat- bad
Umbrella - good

thank alot all!

 

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manners

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Just to add:

Bring plenty of underwear because of the sweat.

 

Akakubisan

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manners said:

Just to add:
Bring plenty of underwear because of the sweat.

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Maybe some baby powder or gold bond, you'll understand after a day of walking round in this humidity.