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Weather in May in Kyoto

Considering a trip to Kyoto this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Kyoto in May?

Kyoto is a region in Japan. May in Kyoto generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Kyotango at 22°C to warm in Uji at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Uji and 14°C in Kyotango.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Uji with an average of 145 mm to heavy rainfall in Nantan city with 163 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected in Kyoto. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For specific regional insights in Kyoto for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kyoto climate page.

Where to go in Kyoto in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kyoto on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Kyoto?

Kyoto

In May Kyoto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kyoto
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   April April
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19°C 
8°C 
178 hours 
142 mm 
17 days 
24°C 
13°C 
185 hours 
155 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
27°C 
18°C 
140 hours 
221 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Kyoto

Uji

In May Uji generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Uji
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
19°C 
8°C 
178 hours 
132 mm 
16 days 
25°C 
14°C 
185 hours 
145 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
28°C 
18°C 
140 hours 
207 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Uji

Nantan city

In May Nantan city generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Nantan city
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
18°C 
8°C 
178 hours 
141 mm 
17 days 
23°C 
13°C 
185 hours 
163 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
26°C 
18°C 
140 hours 
217 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Nantan city

Kameoka

In May Kameoka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kameoka
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
19°C 
8°C 
178 hours 
142 mm 
17 days 
24°C 
13°C 
185 hours 
156 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
27°C 
18°C 
140 hours 
220 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Kameoka

Kyotango

In May Kyotango generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kyotango
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
17°C 
9°C 
128 mm 
18 days 
22°C 
14°C 
155 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
19°C 
190 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Kyotango

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kyoto, in Japan.

Is May the best time to visit Kyoto?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Kyoto. Typically, the climate in Kyoto is pleasant.

Generally speaking, May and October provide 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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