Weather in July in Kyoto
Planning a getaway to Kyoto this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Kyoto in July?
Kyoto is a region in Japan. July in Kyoto generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation. July is a summer month.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Kyotango at 29°C to very warm in Uji at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Uji and 23°C in Kyotango. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Uji with an average of 203 mm to heavy rainfall in Nantan city with 247 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Kyoto.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 145 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 July, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kyoto climate page.
Where to go in Kyoto in July
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Kyoto?
Kyoto
In July Kyoto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Uji
In July Uji generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Nantan city
In July Nantan city generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kameoka
In July Kameoka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kyotango
In July Kyotango generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Kyoto?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kyoto, July may not be the ideal time to visit Kyoto.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Kyoto. In contrast, January, February and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
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