Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Kyoto.
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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kyoto - and find the best time to visit.
The climate in Kyoto is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in August to 0°C (32°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Kyoto has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1713 mm (67 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Kyoto can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 241 mm (9.5 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 71 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation spread across 18 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kyoto Precipitation page.
Kyoto experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 6.2 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 4.0 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kyoto.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 70%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May and October typically offer the most optimal weather in Kyoto. In contrast, January, February, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions. Kyoto has very warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 9°C (48°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 0°C (32°F) to 23°C (73°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1713 mm (67 in). July is the wettest month with 241 mm (9.5 in), while December is the driest with 71 mm (2.8 in).
Kyoto receives around 1,805 hours of sunshine per year. May is the sunniest month with 185 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 120 hours.
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