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Climate in Kyoto (Kyoto, Japan)

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year. Show in Fahrenheit

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Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

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Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc. Show in Inches

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

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Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

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Weather Forecasts for Kyoto (Kyoto)

Show in Fahrenheit
Wed   Oct 04
28°C | 19°C
SE 14 km/h
1.3 mm
broken clouds and chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Oct 05
23°C | 16°C
NW 22 km/h
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Oct 06
23°C | 14°C
NW 25 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Kyoto in Japan

Kyoto has a warm maritime climate and is generally quite humid throughout the year. The months of June and July are the wettest. This is mainly due to the increased intensity of showers that fall during these months. Regularly the rain is then accompanied by a blow of thunder.

The number of hours of sunshine is fairly limited in Kyoto. On average the city has 1800 hours of sunshine per year. The months of April, May and August are the sunniest.

During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

Other facts from our historical climate data:

  • When is the rainy season in Kyoto?
    Rainy season in Kyoto occurs in the months of May, June, July, September and October.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kyoto?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C (91°F) and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kyoto?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C (48°F).
  • Which is the wettest month in Kyoto?
    July tops the wettest month list with 241mm (9.5in) of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kyoto?
    December is the driest month with 71mm (2.8in) of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kyoto?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 185 hours of sunshine.

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