Kyoto, Japan Weather
Kyoto hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 94°F (34°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 89°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Kyoto weather tomorrow (Saturday, August 8)
Tomorrow in Kyoto looks sunny, with a high of 94° and an overnight low of 76°. Rain is unlikely (4% chance). Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Kyoto 14-day forecast
About the weather in Kyoto
Located in Japan, Kyoto experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 89°F (32°C) in August and dip to about 47°F (8°C) in January, with around 71.6 inches (1818 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Kyoto weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 47°F (8°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: 10°F (-12°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (18 rainy days) · Sunniest: August (10.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 2 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 75°F (24°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 47°F (8°C) and lows around 31°F (-1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as 10°F (-12°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 10.8 inches (275 mm) of rain over 18 days, while January is the driest. August brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.4 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 2 days in a typical year, mostly from December through February.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Kyoto is mild, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Kyoto is hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 45 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Kyoto is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Kyoto runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 49°F (9°C) and nights around 32°F (0°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Kyoto by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 31° | 8 | 2.5 in | 7.2 h/day | 76% |
| February | 49° | 32° | 8 | 2.5 in | 7.5 h/day | 74% |
| March | 57° | 38° | 11 | 4.9 in | 8.3 h/day | 73% |
| April | 66° | 47° | 11 | 6.4 in | 8.4 h/day | 73% |
| May | 74° | 55° | 11 | 6.8 in | 9.3 h/day | 73% |
| June | 80° | 63° | 15 | 9.4 in | 8.6 h/day | 78% |
| July | 86° | 72° | 18 | 10.8 in | 9.1 h/day | 82% |
| August | 89° | 75° | 13 | 7.5 in | 10.4 h/day | 78% |
| September | 82° | 68° | 15 | 7.9 in | 8.4 h/day | 80% |
| October | 71° | 56° | 11 | 7.1 in | 8.0 h/day | 79% |
| November | 62° | 45° | 7 | 3.1 in | 7.7 h/day | 79% |
| December | 51° | 35° | 7 | 2.5 in | 7.3 h/day | 77% |