Kyoto weather in September (Kyoto, Japan)

Looking to travel to Kyoto in September? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In September, Kyoto typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. September is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Kyoto in September usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 202 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 September

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 202 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 140 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in September

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kyoto in September?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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