Kyoto climate at a glance
Kyoto sees average daytime highs ranging from 8°C in January to 32°C in August. Around 1829 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 133 wet days a year, peaking in July (314 mm) and easing off in December (52 mm). August is the sunniest month at about 10 hours of sunshine.
Kyoto temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Kyoto
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Kyoto climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 10.1 h in November. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | -1°C | 7.8 | 53 mm | 6.9 h | 76% | 4.0 · Poor |
| February | 10°C | 0°C | 7.8 | 70 mm | 7 h | 74% | 4.7 · Poor |
| March | 14°C | 3°C | 11.8 | 129 mm | 8 h | 73% | 6.4 · Fair |
| April | 19°C | 8°C | 10.7 | 165 mm | 8.5 h | 72% | 8.9 · Excellent |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 11.8 | 195 mm | 9.1 h | 73% | 8.8 · Excellent |
| June | 27°C | 18°C | 14 | 240 mm | 8.6 h | 78% | 8.2 · Good |
| July | 30°C | 23°C | 18.3 | 314 mm | 8.7 h | 82% | 4.3 · Poor |
| August | 32°C | 24°C | 13.7 | 211 mm | 10.1 h | 78% | 3.9 · Poor |
| September | 29°C | 21°C | 13.7 | 148 mm | 9.1 h | 79% | 6.4 · Fair |
| October | 22°C | 13°C | 10.3 | 175 mm | 8 h | 78% | 8.9 · Excellent |
| November | 17°C | 7°C | 6.8 | 79 mm | 7.9 h | 78% | 9.0 · Excellent |
| December | 11°C | 1°C | 6.2 | 52 mm | 7.6 h | 77% | 5.7 · Fair |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kyoto?
The best time to visit Kyoto is April–June & October–November, when daytime highs average around 17°C with about 6.8 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Kyoto?
August is the hottest month in Kyoto, with average highs of 32°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kyoto?
July is the rainiest month in Kyoto, with around 314 mm of rainfall over 18.3 rainy days.
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