Kyoto, JapanQuick decision
When to visit Kyoto?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
55°F–75°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 30°F | 46°F | 24% | 0.1in | 7.8h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 30°F | 48°F | 26% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 37°F | 55°F | 36% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 46°F | 66°F | 36% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 75°F | 39% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 64°F | 81°F | 47% | 0.3in | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 73°F | 88°F | 55% | 0.3in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 75°F | 90°F | 42% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 70°F | 82°F | 49% | 0.3in | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 55°F | 72°F | 37% | 0.2in | 9.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 45°F | 61°F | 22% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 34°F | 50°F | 23% | 0.1in | 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°F, 37% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 30°F, 48% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 22°F, 36% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 9°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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