2026 Climate Averages

Kyoto: Weather Guide & Climate

Complete month-by-month weather guide: Kyoto. Best time to visit: March, April, November. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.

☀️ Climate Overview

Kyoto has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 21°C, lows of 13°C, and approximately 11 rainy days per month.

The best time to visit Kyoto is during March, April, November, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration

Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: Mar–Sep

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Air Quality

Best Time

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Conditions Excellent

Hottest

34°C August
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 15 days

Coldest

2°C January
Avg High 10°C
Rain 9 days

Driest Month

6 rainy days November
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 9°C

Windiest Month

16 km/h

February (gusts 42)

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 14 days ahead

Weather by Season

Spring

Mar–May

High 20°C
Low 10°C
Rain 12 days
Crowds
Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Summer

Jun–Aug

High 31°C
Low 24°C
Rain 15 days
Crowds
Very Quiet
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Autumn

Sep–Nov

High 24°C
Low 16°C
Rain 10 days
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Winter

Dec–Feb

High 11°C
Low 2°C
Rain 9 days
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Value Rates

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January

Good
10° / 2°
9d (55mm)
7.4h
74% Humid
UV 3.6 Moderate

February

Good
10° / 2°
10d (68mm)
7.9h
72% Humid
UV 4.7 Moderate

March

Best
Excellent
15° / 6°
12d (129mm)
8h
70% Humid
UV 5.9 High

April

Best
Excellent
20° / 10°
10d (156mm)
9h
68% Humid
UV 7.3 Very High

May

Wet
24° / 15°
13d (186mm)
8.7h
72% Humid
UV 7.5 Very High

June

Wet
28° / 20°
14d (229mm)
8.7h
77% Humid
UV 7.4 Very High

July

Wet
32° / 25°
17d (289mm)
9.1h
79% Muggy
UV 7.2 Very High

August

Wet
34° / 26°
15d (200mm)
10h
78% Muggy
UV 7.3 Very High

September

Wet
30° / 23°
13d (139mm)
8.6h
78% Muggy
UV 5.8 High

October

Good
24° / 15°
11d (144mm)
8h
76% Humid
UV 4.9 Moderate

November

Best
Excellent
18° / 9°
6d (72mm)
7.9h
76% Humid
UV 4 Moderate

December

Good
12° / 3°
7d (48mm)
7.7h
75% Humid
UV 3.4 Moderate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of climate does Kyoto have?
Kyoto has a moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 21°C and 13°C.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
The best time to visit Kyoto is during March, April, November, when temperatures average around 15°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Kyoto?
The hottest month in Kyoto is August with average highs of 34°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Kyoto?
Kyoto sees the most rain in July (17 rainy days), while November is the driest month (6 rainy days).
Does it get cold at night in Kyoto?
Night temperatures vary throughout the year. The coldest nights are in January (2°C), while August has the warmest evenings (26°C). Pack layers for cooler months.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Last Updated: February 2026

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