Kyoto weather in October (Kyoto, Japan)

Curious about the climate in Kyoto this October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of October in Kyoto typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Kyoto in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 162 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 160 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Kyoto. May and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kyoto, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 162 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 160 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in October

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?

For visitors traveling to Kyoto, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kyoto.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.