Kyoto weather in Gi- (Kyoto, Japan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Kyoto this Gi-? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of Gi- in Kyoto typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During Gi-, the winter season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -0°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Kyoto in Gi- usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 21 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 124 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, Gi- may not be the ideal month to visit Kyoto. May and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kyoto climate page with graphs.

 

Kyoto, monthly averages in Gi-

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 124 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in Gi-

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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