Kyoto, Japan experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Kyoto, Japan Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kyoto, Japan. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.4/10
Best: May, June, October, November
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 20°C / 12°C
Feels Like 20°C / 12°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 142 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 79%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Snow Days 4 days
Frost Days 7 days
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Avg Low24°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
1°C
January
Avg High8°C
Rain9days
Driest Month
7days
November
Avg High16°C
Avg Low8°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
March (Gusts 44)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, August due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:44
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 19:14
Live conditions—
Kyoto on the map · live conditions
Kyoto, Japan
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- City
- Kyoto
- Population
- 1.5M
- Coordinates
- 35.02°, 135.75°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 15 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 11 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 8°C / 1°C . Feb: 9°C / 1°C . Mar: 14°C / 5°C . Apr: 19°C / 9°C . May: 23°C / 14°C . Jun: 26°C / 19°C . Jul: 30°C / 23°C . Aug: 32°C / 24°C . Sep: 28°C / 21°C . Oct: 22°C / 14°C . Nov: 16°C / 8°C . Dec: 10°C / 3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 57 mm. Feb: 66 mm. Mar: 115 mm. Apr: 155 mm. May: 165 mm. Jun: 220 mm. Jul: 253 mm. Aug: 202 mm. Sep: 176 mm. Oct: 181 mm. Nov: 64 mm. Dec: 54 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 77%. Feb: 75%. Mar: 74%. Apr: 75%. May: 76%. Jun: 81%. Jul: 84%. Aug: 81%. Sep: 83%. Oct: 81%. Nov: 79%. Dec: 79%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 16 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 13 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 9h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 6 days. Feb: 5 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 26 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 33°C | Aug · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 0°C | Jan · 1°C |
| Wettest month | Jun 2025 · 218 mm | Jul · 253 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 18 km/h | Mar · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Wet August
Wet September
Fair October best
Excellent November best
Good December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 1°C | 4°C / -3°C | 9days (57 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 77% Humid | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 9°C / 1°C | 5°C / -2°C | 10days (66 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 75% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 14°C / 5°C | 11°C / 2°C | 12days (115 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 74% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| April | 19°C / 9°C | 18°C / 8°C | 11days (155 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 75% Muggy | 5.8 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 23°C / 14°C | 24°C / 14°C | 11days (165 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 76% Humid | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 26°C / 19°C | 29°C / 20°C | 15days (220 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 81% Humid | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 30°C / 23°C | 35°C / 28°C | 17days (253 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 84% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 32°C / 24°C | 37°C / 29°C | 14days (202 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 81% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 28°C / 21°C | 31°C / 24°C | 14days (176 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 83% Humid | 6.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| October best | 22°C / 14°C | 22°C / 14°C | 12days (181 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 81% Humid | 4.5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 16°C / 8°C | 14°C / 6°C | 7days (64 mm) Good | 7.7h Good | 79% Humid | 3.5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 10°C / 3°C | 7°C / 0°C | 7days (54 mm) Good | 7.3h Good | 79% Humid | 3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kyoto are May, June, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kyoto, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kyoto is August, with average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kyoto is January, with average overnight lows of 1°C (33°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kyoto is July, averaging 253mm of precipitation across 17 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Kyoto runs through July, June, August, September, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Kyoto.
Kyoto receives approximately 101 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is August with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Kyoto.
The least favorable months to visit Kyoto are January, February, August, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Kyoto is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Kyoto is 79%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Kyoto receives snow. Months with snowfall average 4 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 7 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Kyoto are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 44 km/h / 27 mph).
Kyoto averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 61%. The clearest skies occur in November.
The annual average dew point in Kyoto is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Kyoto has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Kyoto ranges from 12°C (54°F) to 20°C (68°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Kyoto. It earns a climate score of 7.5/10 with Excellent.
For June in Kyoto, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 26°C (79°F) and 15 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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