Kyoto Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kyoto, Japan in October.

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Kyoto Uji Nantan city Kameoka

Planning a trip to Kyoto, Japan this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kyoto in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Kyoto.

For specific regional insights in Kyoto, Japan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Miyazu with an average of 148 mm (5.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Nantan city with 169 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Kyoto gets approximately 160 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Kyoto by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kyoto — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kyoto)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) This monthJune27°C (81°F) July31°C (88°F) August33°C (91°F) September29°C (84°F) October23°C (73°F) November17°C (63°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kyoto in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kyoto.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kyoto

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Kyoto, Japan?

Temperature range in Kyoto (October)

Precipitation variation in Kyoto (October)

Kyoto

In October Kyoto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
160 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Uji

In October Uji generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
160 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Nantan city

In October Nantan city generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
160 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Kameoka

In October Kameoka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
160 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Kyotango

In October Kyotango generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
224 mm (8.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kyoto in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kyoto 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Uji 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Nantan city 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)
Kameoka 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Kyotango 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Miyazu 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)

Kyoto weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kyoto, Japan in October?

Kyoto, Japan typically experiences pleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kyoto average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kyoto, Japan in October?

Average temperatures in Kyoto, Japan during October range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Kyoto.

Does Kyoto, Japan get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kyoto records an average of 162 mm (6.4 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Kyoto, Japan.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Kyoto, Japan?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Kyoto, Japan with overall pleasant weather in Kyoto. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Kyoto. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, July and August tend to be poor.

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