Japan · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Kyoto is cold, with average daytime highs around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (31°F). Expect roughly 62mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Kyoto is chilly, with average daytime highs around 8°C (47°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 74mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Kyoto is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 110mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Kyoto is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 110mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Kyoto is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 151mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Kyoto is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 197mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Kyoto is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 195mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Kyoto is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 116mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Kyoto is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 167mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Kyoto is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 118mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Kyoto is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 75mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Kyoto is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (35°F). Expect roughly 57mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers