July in Kyoto averages highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and lows of 22 °C (72 °F), with about 14 rainy days and 14 h 17 min of daylight.
July weather in Kyoto at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is July a good time to visit Kyoto?
Tough month: hot and wet. July 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 July 2026
- Mon 20 Jul: Marine Day (海の日) public holiday
- Gion Matsuri runs all month, with the big float parades on 17 and 24 July event
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 July
With frequent rain in July, 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 July
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 14 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. July is usually low season in Kyoto: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
July in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 30° / 23° | 13 | Tough month |
| Bangkok | 32° / 26° | 22 | Tough month |
| Singapore | 29° / 25° | 20 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is July a good time to visit Kyoto?
By the numbers, July is a tough month: hot and wet, with average highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and about 14 rainy days. July 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 July?
Average highs are 30 °C (86 °F) and lows 22 °C (72 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Kyoto in July?
Expect about 14 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 275 mm in total. It is the 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.