midsummer; height of summer; middle of summer
Refers to the hottest period of summer, typically July–August in Japan. Used in weather forecasts, seasonal descriptions, and everyday conversation.
The midsummer sun beats down.
Air conditioning is essential in the height of summer.
The midsummer sun is beating down mercilessly.
Today it's as hot as midsummer.
The Japanese archipelago has finally entered the height of summer.