Which is the hottest month in Kyoto?

The hottest time of year in Kyoto is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Kyoto?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Kyoto with 181mm on average. There are normally 20 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kyoto?

The sunniest time of year in Kyoto is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 59% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Kyoto?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Kyoto in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C.

Best time to visit Kyoto

Q: When is the best time to visit Kyoto?

The best time to visit Kyoto, Japan is in May Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best time to visit Kyoto, Japan is in May based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Kyoto by month

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When is the best time to visit Kyoto?

The best time to visit Kyoto, Japan is in May based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
1.5
Feb
1.5
Mar
2.5
Apr
4
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
4
Sep
3.5
Oct
1.5
Nov
1.5
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Jan
6
Feb
10
Mar
17
Apr
22
May
25
Jun
29
Jul
30
Aug
26
Sep
20
Oct
14
Nov
8
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

3
Jan
4
Feb
5
Mar
6
Apr
6
May
5
Jun
5
Jul
6
Aug
4
Sep
5
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

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The weather guide for Japan (Kyoto) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)