Kyoto weather in May 2026

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 22°C in Kyoto, Japan in May based on long-term weather averages. There are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average with 15 days with some rainfall and typically 142 mm of rainfall in the month.

  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Kyoto22
    22°C max day temperature
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • 15 days with some rainfall in May in Kyoto15
    15 days with some rainfall
  • 12°C minimum night-time temperature in May in Kyoto12
    12°C min night temperature
  • 14 hours of daylight per day in May in Kyoto14
    14 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in May in Kyoto0
    No heat & humidity
  • 142 mm monthly rainfall in May in Kyoto142
    142 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 9 (Very High) in May in Kyoto9
    9 (Very High) UV index

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The May weather guide for Japan (Kyoto) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Kyoto in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 23°C in Kyoto in May, falling to 14°C at night.

How sunny is it in Kyoto in May?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Kyoto in May - that's 42% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Kyoto in May?

The average sea temperature around Kyoto in May is 18°C.

Does it rain in Kyoto in May?

There are usually 16 days with some rain in Kyoto in May and the average monthly rainfall is 132mm.

Kyoto May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Kyoto in May 2026. Select a month to view Kyoto sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Friday, 1st May 2026 05:07 18:42
Saturday, 16th May 2026 04:53 18:54
Sunday, 31st May 2026 04:45 19:05

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