Current Weather and Forecast in Kyoto, Japan
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About the weather in Kyoto
Kyoto has a humid subtropical climate. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 31°. July brings the most rain, on about 18 days, while August is the sunniest, with 10.4 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 135 days.
Kyoto climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the hottest month in Kyoto?
August, averaging 89°F (32°C) by day and 75°F (24°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 100°F (38°C).
Is Kyoto humid?
Relative humidity averages 77% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. Paired with August heat, muggy afternoons are routine.
Is there snow in Kyoto?
Yes - about 2 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through February.
What is the best time to visit Kyoto?
Aim for April to May and October to November if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 68°F (20°C) against roughly 10 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
When is Kyoto at its coldest?
January, with highs of 47°F (8°C) and lows near 31°F (-1°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 10°F (-12°C).
Which month is wettest in Kyoto?
July, at 10.8 inches (275 mm) over about 18 days. January is the driest month, at 2.5 inches (64 mm).