Planning a Trip to Kyoto? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Kyoto, Japan and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Kyoto's climate swings hard between seasons — crisp winters that barely clear 8°C, a drenching rainy stretch centered on June, and summers that push into the low 31°Cs with heavy precipitation. What anchors the city as a destination isn't the weather itself but the way its temples, gardens, and café culture reward slow, on-foot exploration whenever conditions cooperate.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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20°C
Avg. high
11°C
Avg. low
1766mm
Yearly rainfall
5
Best months
Travel Window Score · 7.0/10
Kyoto's best travel month is November — around 7 rain days and daytime highs near 16°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
8°
0°
54mm
Jan
9°
0°
65mm
Feb
14°
4°
114mm
Mar
19°
9°
155mm
Apr
23°
13°
183mm
May
27°
18°
254mm
Jun
31°
23°
248mm
Jul
32°
24°
183mm
Aug
28°
21°
192mm
Sep
22°
14°
190mm
Oct
16°
7°
71mm
Nov
11°
2°
57mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Kyoto
Kyoto typically has the most favorable weather for travel during April, May, October, November, December, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Kyoto
April, May, October, November, December offer comfortable temperatures for wandering Kyoto's outdoor spaces — highs ranging from a mild 23°C in spring down to a crisp 11°C by December — making long days of garden-hopping and neighborhood exploration genuinely enjoyable, provided you dress for whichever end of that range your visit falls in.
The best time to visit Kyoto is April, May, October, November, December, when daytime highs average around 18°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 131mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. December is typically the driest of these months, with only around 57mm of precipitation.
August is the toughest month to be in Kyoto, with highs reaching 32°C and rainfall still heavy, making outdoor sightseeing uncomfortable for much of the day.
Kyoto Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings mild weather to Kyoto, with highs averaging 19°C and lows around 9°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 452mm total with roughly 11 rainy days per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings hot weather to Kyoto, with highs averaging 30°C and lows around 22°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 685mm total with roughly 14 rainy days per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings mild weather to Kyoto, with highs averaging 22°C and lows around 14°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 453mm total with roughly 11 rainy days per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings cool weather to Kyoto, with highs averaging 9°C and lows around 1°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 176mm total with roughly 8 rainy days per month.
Things to do in Kyoto
Handpicked activities you can book now, matched to typical weather in Kyoto.
Itineraries Featuring Kyoto
Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →