August in Kyoto averages highs of 32 °C (89 °F) and lows of 24 °C (75 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 13 h 28 min of daylight.
August weather in Kyoto at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Kyoto?
Tough month: hot and wet. August is usually low season in Kyoto: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
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.
Holidays and events in August 2026
- Tue 11 Aug: Mountain Day (山の日) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Kyoto in August
With frequent rain in August, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Nishiki Market — lunch on the go indoors
- Fushimi Inari shrine — climb past the first gates to lose the crowds outdoors
- Kiyomizu-dera and Higashiyama — early morning outdoors
- Arashiyama bamboo grove — before 8am outdoors
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) outdoors
- Gion at dusk — teahouse streets outdoors
Where to stay: Near Kyoto Station for transport; Gion or Higashiyama for old streets; Nakagyo for food.
What to pack for Kyoto in August
- Light, breathable clothes, a hat and a water bottle: highs reach 32 °C (89 °F), so plan indoor time around midday.
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Kyoto costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–130 | €160–330 |
Excluding flights. August is usually low season in Kyoto: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 31° / 24° | 12 | Tough month |
| Bangkok | 32° / 26° | 22 | Tough month |
| Singapore | 29° / 25° | 22 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Kyoto?
By the numbers, August is a tough month: hot and wet, with average highs of 32 °C (89 °F) and about 10 rainy days. August is usually low season in Kyoto: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are April, May, October.
How warm is Kyoto in August?
Average highs are 32 °C (89 °F) and lows 24 °C (75 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Kyoto in August?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 192 mm in total. It is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kyoto.
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.