Kyoto Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -0°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kyoto has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1713 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Kyoto can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 241 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 71 mm of rainfall, spread across 18 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kyoto Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Kyoto in Japan
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Kyoto occurs in the months of May, June, July, September and October.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 241 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 185 hours of sunshine.
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