Kyoto Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Kyoto, Japan has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is August (score: 78/100). Annual average high: 19.3°C, total rainfall: 1592mm.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
78
August is the best month to visit Kyoto with a travel score of 78/100 (Good).
Expect highs of 31.4°C, 12 rain days, and 10.6 hours of daily sunshine.
View August weather details →Travel Score by Month
59
Jan
59
Feb
61
Mar
70
Apr
77
May
74
Jun
72
Jul
78
Aug
76
Sep
75
Oct
69
Nov
61
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Kyoto each month?
19.3°C
Avg High
10.7°C
Avg Low
1592mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Kyoto get?
Kyoto receives 1592mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically July with 232mm, while December is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Kyoto?
January
59
8°C
Low: 0°C
7 rain days
Mixed
February
59
9°C
Low: 0°C
8 rain days
Mixed
March
61
13°C
Low: 3°C
12 rain days
Good
April
70
18°C
Low: 8°C
11 rain days
Good
May
77
23°C
Low: 13°C
11 rain days
Good
June
74
26°C
Low: 18°C
14 rain days
Good
July
72
30°C
Low: 22°C
16 rain days
Good
August
Best time to visit78
31°C
Low: 23°C
12 rain days
Good
September
76
27°C
Low: 20°C
12 rain days
Good
October
75
21°C
Low: 13°C
10 rain days
Good
November
69
16°C
Low: 7°C
7 rain days
Good
December
61
10°C
Low: 2°C
7 rain days
Good
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