June in Kyoto averages highs of 26 °C (80 °F) and lows of 17 °C (63 °F), with about 12 rainy days and 14 h 30 min of daylight.
June weather in Kyoto at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is June a good time to visit Kyoto?
Mixed weather: comfortably warm and wet. June 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 June 2026
No public holidays fall in June 2026 in Japan, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Kyoto in June
With frequent rain in June, 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 June
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 12 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. June is usually low season in Kyoto: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
June in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 26° / 18° | 12 | Mixed weather |
| Bangkok | 33° / 26° | 18 | Tough month |
| Singapore | 29° / 25° | 23 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is June a good time to visit Kyoto?
By the numbers, June is a mixed month: comfortably warm and wet, with average highs of 26 °C (80 °F) and about 12 rainy days. June 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 June?
Average highs are 26 °C (80 °F) and lows 17 °C (63 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Kyoto in June?
Expect about 12 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 239 mm in total. It is the 2nd 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.