2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Kyoto in July

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

July is a wet time to visit Kyoto. Kyoto has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 28°C, lows of 23°C, and approximately 27 rainy days per month.

Avg High

28°C

Avg Low

23°C

Rainy days

27days

Daylight

14.3h

Is July a good time to visit Kyoto?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

4:54 AM

Sunset

7:12 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
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

What to Pack for July

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is July a good time to visit Kyoto? +

July is typically Wet for visiting Kyoto, with average highs of 28°C and around 27 rainy days.

What should I pack for Kyoto in July? +

With highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Kyoto in July? +

Kyoto typically sees around 27 rainy days in July.

How many hours of daylight are there in Kyoto in July? +

In July, Kyoto gets approximately 14.3 hours of daylight per day.

Is July peak season in Kyoto? +

No, July is not peak season in Kyoto. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Kyoto? +

The best months to visit Kyoto are March, April, November, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

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

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Asia/Tokyo)

Last Updated: January 2026

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