Best Time to Visit Kyoto
Japan · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kyoto are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Kyoto sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in January (around 8°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1431mm — June is typically the wettest month (~197mm) and December the driest (~57mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to October — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
29/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
38°C
highest recorded · July 23
+4.6°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 0°C | 62mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 8° / 0°C | 74mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 12° / 3°C | 110mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 18° / 8°C | 110mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 22° / 13°C | 151mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 26° / 18°C | 197mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 29° / 22°C | 195mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 31° / 23°C | 116mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 27° / 19°C | 167mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 21° / 13°C | 118mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 15° / 7°C | 75mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 10° / 2°C | 57mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Kyoto?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kyoto are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Kyoto?
- August is typically the hottest month in Kyoto, with average daytime highs around 31°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Kyoto?
- June is usually the wettest month, with around 197mm of precipitation.