Kyoto · SpringMonth summary
Kyoto weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kyoto in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 24°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.6/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Kyoto in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in Kyoto. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (7.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Kyoto averages 24°C, 39% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
May vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kyoto in May
Is May a good time to visit Kyoto?
May is an excellent time to visit Kyoto (score 7.6/10). With 24°C, 10.8h of sunshine and 39% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kyoto in May?
With 24°C max and 10.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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