Kyoto Weather in September

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

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Kyoto Uji Nantan city Kameoka

Planning a journey to Kyoto, Japan this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Kyoto in September

Kyoto, Japan is a region in Japan. September in Kyoto generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. During September, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Kyotango to 29°C (84°F) in Uji. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Uji and 21°C (70°F) in Kyotango.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kyoto, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Uji with an average of 178 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Nantan city with 229 mm (9 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Kyoto as an example - it receives around 140 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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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) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly31°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 September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Kyoto, Japan?

Temperature range in Kyoto (September)

Precipitation variation in Kyoto (September)

Kyoto

In September Kyoto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
140 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
202 mm (8 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
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Uji

In September Uji generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
140 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
178 mm (7 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Nantan city

In September Nantan city generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
140 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
164 mm (6.5 in)
229 mm (9 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
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Kameoka

In September Kameoka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
140 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
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Kyotango

In September Kyotango generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kyoto 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 202 mm (8 in)
Uji 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Nantan city 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 229 mm (9 in)
Kameoka 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 209 mm (8.2 in)
Kyotango 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 224 mm (8.8 in)
Miyazu 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)

Kyoto weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

September in Kyoto, Japan brings unpleasant weather. In Kyoto, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

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

In Kyoto, the average daytime high in September is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 19°C (66°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kyoto records an average of 202 mm (8 in) in September, putting it among the wetter months for Kyoto, Japan.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Kyoto, Japan?

In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Kyoto, Japan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Kyoto.

On average, the best time to visit Kyoto, Japan is in May and October with generally pleasant weather in Kyoto. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, July and August tend to be poor.

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