Average Monthly Sunshine hours in Kyoto

This graph shows the average number of hours per month that Kyoto receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

On average, August is the sunniest month with 185 hours of sunshine.
February has on average the lowest amount of sunshine with 120 hours.
On average, the total annual amount of sun is 1780 hours.

Forecast: is it sunny in Kyoto?

Wed Dec 04

14°C | 7°C

14 km/h

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast

Thu Dec 05

13°C | 4°C

11 km/h

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast

Fri Dec 06

13°C | 3°C

14 km/h

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast

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Interested in more climate information?

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Travel Inspiration

The famous bamboo forests of Arashiyama

The famous bamboo forests of Arashiyama lie just outside the city center of Kyoto and is unique in the world. If you look at photos of this bamboo forest, it looks like you have landed in a fairy-tale world.

Chase the autumn leaves in Japan

Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.

Walk the 88 temple circuit

We recommend walking the 88 temple circuit from April til October. Although June, July and August can be a bit wet, hot and humid.

10 reasons why you should visit Japan in winter

Here are 10 reasons why you should plan a winter trip to Japan. During this period, popular sights are less busy and prices for flights and hotels much cheaper.