Kyoto weather in Main- (Kyoto, Japan)

How does the Main- weather in Kyoto compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Main- in Kyoto generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during Main-. Expect temperatures to climb to 9°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -0°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Kyoto in Main- usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. On average, there are about 21 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 124 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, Main- may not be the ideal month to visit Kyoto. May and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kyoto, monthly averages in Main-

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 Main-

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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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