Weather in April in Kyoto
Planning a journey to Kyoto this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Kyoto in April?
Kyoto is a region in Japan. April in Kyoto generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Kyotango at 17°C to pleasant in Uji at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Uji and 9°C in Kyotango.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Miyazu with an average of 127 mm to high rainfall in Kyoto with 142 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 178 hours of sunlight expected in Kyoto. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kyoto in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kyoto climate page.
Where to go in Kyoto in April
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Kyoto?
Kyoto
In April Kyoto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Uji
In April Uji generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Nantan city
In April Nantan city generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Kameoka
In April Kameoka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Kyotango
In April Kyotango generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Kyoto?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Kyoto with overall tolerable weather in Kyoto. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Kyoto is in May and October with generally pleasant weather in Kyoto. On the other hand, the months of January, February and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
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