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 20°C, lows of 12°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
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
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| January | 10°C | 3°C | 10 | Good |
| February | 10°C | 2°C | 11 | Good |
| March | 14°C | 5°C | 13 | Excellent (best) |
| April | 16°C | 7°C | 7 | Excellent (best) |
| May | 23°C | 15°C | 16 | Wet |
| June | 27°C | 19°C | 13 | Wet |
| July | 28°C | 23°C | 27 | Wet |
| August | 33°C | 25°C | 7 | Good |
| September | 28°C | 21°C | 14 | Wet |
| October | 21°C | 14°C | 8 | Good |
| November | 17°C | 9°C | 5 | Excellent (best) |
| December | 11°C | 3°C | 6 | Good |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 10°C
Low: 3°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 18°C
Low: 9°C
Rainy days: 12 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 29°C
Low: 22°C
Rainy days: 16 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 22°C
Low: 15°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 10°C | 3°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
| February | 10°C | 2°C | 11 | Good | View Details → |
| March (best) | 14°C | 5°C | 13 | Excellent | View Details → |
| April (best) | 16°C | 7°C | 7 | Excellent | View Details → |
| May | 23°C | 15°C | 16 | Wet | View Details → |
| June | 27°C | 19°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| July | 28°C | 23°C | 27 | Wet | View Details → |
| August | 33°C | 25°C | 7 | Good | View Details → |
| September | 28°C | 21°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
| October | 21°C | 14°C | 8 | Good | View Details → |
| November (best) | 17°C | 9°C | 5 | Excellent | View Details → |
| December | 11°C | 3°C | 6 | Good | View Details → |
Kyoto
Ancient capital, including bamboo groves, Fushimi Inari shrine gates and Arashiyama bamboo forest, golden pavilions, and zen gardens.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Kyoto have?
Kyoto has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 20°C (highs) and 12°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
The best time to visit Kyoto is during March, April, November, when temperatures average around 14°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 33°C, while the coldest is February with average lows of 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Kyoto?
Kyoto sees the most rain in July (27 rainy days), while November is the driest month (5 rainy days).
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