Kyoto, JapanQuick decision
When to visit Kyoto?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
13°C–24°C in May
🌧 Least rain
39% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
January (24%)
📅 Best score
7.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Cherry BlossomsLate March–mid-April — Philosopher's Path, Maruyama Park and Kiyomizu-dera.
Autumn FoliageMid-November–early December — Tōfuku-ji, Eikan-dō and maple forests.
Temples & Zen GardensYear-round — Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari and Ryōan-ji.
Gion GeishasYear-round — Gion district, maiko and traditional evenings.
Tea & FoodYear-round — matcha, kaiseki and Nishiki Market.
Monthly climate data
Kyoto weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -1°C | 8°C | 24% | 1.7 | 7.8h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -1°C | 9°C | 26% | 2.2 | 8.5h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 3°C | 13°C | 36% | 3.7 | 9.7h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 19°C | 36% | 5.1 | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 24°C | 39% | 6.0 | 10.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 27°C | 47% | 8.1 | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 31°C | 55% | 8.3 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 24°C | 32°C | 42% | 5.9 | 11.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 21°C | 28°C | 49% | 6.4 | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 22°C | 37% | 6.2 | 9.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 7°C | 16°C | 22% | 2.3 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 1°C | 10°C | 23% | 1.9 | 7.7h | 5.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 19°C, 37% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 30°C, 48% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 22°C, 36% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 9°C, 24% rainy days, 8.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.0/10.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 39% rainy days and 24°C. The months of May & June offer comparable conditions.
January is the wettest month with 24% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 24°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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