Best Time to Visit
🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
8°
0°
Good
Feb
8°
1°
Good
Mar
12°
3°
Good
Apr
18°
8°
Great
May
23°
13°
Great
Jun
26°
18°
Good
Jul
29°
22°
Good
Aug
31°
23°
Good
Sep
27°
19°
Good
Oct
21°
13°
Great
Nov
16°
8°
Great
Dec
10°
2°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 0°C | 8 | 8h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| February | 8°C | 1°C | 10 | 8h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| March | 12°C | 3°C | 13 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 18°C | 8°C | 12 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 23°C | 13°C | 11 | 9h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| June | 26°C | 18°C | 15 | 8h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 29°C | 22°C | 17 | 9h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 31°C | 23°C | 13 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 27°C | 19°C | 13 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 21°C | 13°C | 10 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 16°C | 8°C | 8 | 8h | 65% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 10°C | 2°C | 8 | 8h | 65% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 18°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 21°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
Avg: 21°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 9°C high, 1°C low
Cool to cold at 9°C (48°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 1°C (34°F).
The least favorable time to visit Kyoto is February and March. During this period, you can expect cold weather.
February
Challenges: cold weather
March
Challenges: frequent rain
July
Challenges: heavy rainfall
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Kyoto during the best travel months (November, April, May), when temperatures range from 10°C to 19°C:
Kyoto has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfa). The warmest month is August with highs of 31°C, while the coldest month is February at just 8°C. Annual rainfall averages 1638mm across approximately 138 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 8 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 10 |
| Low °C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| Rain Days | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 64 | 74 | 120 | 134 | 154 | 214 | 236 | 138 | 192 | 164 | 82 | 66 |
| Sun h/day | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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