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Best time to visit Kyoto
Kyoto has cold winters and hot, humid summers with a rainy season in June and July. The average daily maximum temperature in Kyoto is highest in August at around 30 °C.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
September · Mean daily maximum
27.7 °C
1991–2025: 26.1 °C
+1.7 °C · higher
August · Wet days
18.8 days/month
1991–2025: 15.6 days/month
+3.2 days/month · higher
August · Monthly precipitation
248.1 mm/month
1991–2025: 153.5 mm/month
+94.7 mm/month · higher
July · Sunshine per day
6.8 h/day
1991–2025: 6 h/day
+0.8 h/day · higher
July: 81/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 34.4 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · City climate
Kyoto: choose the season before the trip style
The lowest and highest average daily highs are 23.4 °C apart. Temperature is therefore the first decision layer, while rain and sunshine refine the choice of month.
How to read the curve
A single annual score hides the change of seasons. The useful question is which temperature window suits the planned city trip.
Lowest average daily low
January · -0.7 °C
Highest average daily high
August · 29.5 °C
Most rainy days
January · 18.1
Most sunshine
May · 6.4 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | -1 | 18 | 94 | 2.3 | 85 | 2.8 | 21 |
| February | 7 | -1 | 15 | 88 | 3.1 | 83 | 2.9 | 29 |
| March | 11 | 2 | 14 | 116 | 4.5 | 81 | 3.0 | 40 |
| April | 17 | 6 | 12 | 122 | 5.8 | 80 | 2.6 | 63 |
| May | 22 | 12 | 12 | 159 | 6.4 | 81 | 2.3 | 74 |
| June | 25 | 17 | 15 | 194 | 5.9 | 84 | 2.0 | 67 |
| July | 29 | 21 | 17 | 201 | 6.0 | 86 | 2.0 | 54 |
| August | 30 | 22 | 16 | 153 | 6.2 | 85 | 2.0 | 52 |
| September | 26 | 19 | 16 | 189 | 4.9 | 85 | 2.2 | 63 |
| October | 20 | 12 | 13 | 150 | 3.9 | 84 | 2.3 | 67 |
| November | 15 | 6 | 12 | 96 | 2.9 | 84 | 2.3 | 49 |
| December | 9 | 1 | 18 | 98 | 2.2 | 85 | 2.6 | 25 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
The strongest climate months are April, May, June, October. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Kyoto?
The average daily maximum temperature in Kyoto is highest in August at around 30 °C.