Average highs in Kyoto run from 8 °C (47 °F) in January to 32 °C (89 °F) in August. By the numbers, the best months to go are April, May, October.
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
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Kyoto climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 47°F | -1°C / 31°F | 5 | 64 mm | 10 h 03 min |
| February | 9°C / 49°F | 0°C / 32°F | 6 | 64 mm | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 3°C / 37°F | 9 | 123 mm | 11 h 52 min |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 10 | 163 mm | 13 h 02 min |
| May | 24°C / 74°F | 13°C / 55°F | 10 | 173 mm | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 26°C / 80°F | 17°C / 63°F | 12 | 239 mm | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 14 | 275 mm | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 24°C / 75°F | 10 | 192 mm | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 68°F | 12 | 201 mm | 12 h 21 min |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 13°C / 55°F | 10 | 180 mm | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 16°C / 62°F | 7°C / 45°F | 6 | 80 mm | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 11°C / 51°F | 1°C / 35°F | 6 | 64 mm | 9 h 49 min |
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Good to know
- Typical daily budget: €60–130 (budget) to €160–330 (mid-range) per person, excluding flights.
- Usually high season: March, April, October, November.
- Where to stay: Near Kyoto Station for transport; Gion or Higashiyama for old streets; Nakagyo for food.
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FAQ
What is the best month to visit Kyoto?
By weather alone, April, May, October score best: comfortable temperatures and few rainy days. Peak season is usually March, April, October, November, when rooms cost more.
What is the warmest month in Kyoto?
August, with average highs of 32 °C (89 °F).
What is the rainiest month in Kyoto?
July, with about 14 rainy days.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.