Best time to visit Kyoto

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When is the best time to visit Kyoto?

The best time to visit Kyoto is May based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Kyoto6
    Jan
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Kyoto6
    Feb
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Kyoto10
    Mar
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Kyoto17
    Apr
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Kyoto22
    May
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Kyoto25
    Jun
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Kyoto29
    Jul
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Kyoto30
    Aug
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Kyoto26
    Sep
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Kyoto20
    Oct
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Kyoto14
    Nov
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Kyoto8
    Dec

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The weather guide for Japan (Kyoto) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Kyoto?

The hottest time of year in Kyoto is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Kyoto?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Kyoto with 228mm on average. There are normally 19 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kyoto?

The sunniest time of year in Kyoto is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 44% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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