2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Kyoto in May

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

Climate Overview

May is a wet time to visit Kyoto. Kyoto has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 23°C, lows of 15°C, and approximately 16 rainy days per month.

Avg High

23°C

Avg Low

15°C

Rainy days

16days

Daylight

14h

Is May a good time to visit Kyoto?

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

Daylight

Sunrise

4:55 AM

Sunset

6:54 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 May

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

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

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Common Questions

Is May a good time to visit Kyoto? +

May is typically Wet for visiting Kyoto, with average highs of 23°C and around 16 rainy days.

What should I pack for Kyoto in May? +

With highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Kyoto in May? +

Kyoto typically sees around 16 rainy days in May.

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

In May, Kyoto gets approximately 14 hours of daylight per day.

Is May peak season in Kyoto? +

No, May 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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