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Best time to visit · Japan
On the climate data, the best time to visit Kyoto is April & May and October & November, scoring up to 78/100 with highs around 65°F (18°C) and 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain in April. March is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are January and July, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 44°F to 87°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 65.2 in (1657 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 44°F7°C | 47°F8°C | 54°F12°C | 65°F18°C | 73°F23°C | 79°F26°C | 86°F30°C | 87°F31°C | 81°F27°C | 71°F22°C | 60°F16°C | 49°F10°C |
| Avg low | 32°F0°C | 33°F1°C | 37°F3°C | 46°F8°C | 55°F13°C | 64°F18°C | 73°F23°C | 74°F23°C | 67°F20°C | 56°F13°C | 45°F7°C | 36°F2°C |
| Rain | 3.8 in97 mm | 3.6 in92 mm | 4.5 in114 mm | 4.7 in119 mm | 5.5 in140 mm | 7.0 in178 mm | 8.3 in210 mm | 5.9 in149 mm | 7.6 in192 mm | 6.3 in161 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 4.3 in109 mm |
| Humidity | 85% | 83% | 81% | 79% | 80% | 84% | 86% | 84% | 84% | 84% | 84% | 85% |
| Cloud | 83% | 80% | 73% | 69% | 70% | 80% | 77% | 66% | 73% | 68% | 70% | 78% |
| Comfort | 42 | 48 | 60 | 78 | 75 | 56 | 41 | 50 | 57 | 73 | 73 | 51 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~251 m (824 ft) to Kyoto's ~51 m (167 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 44–49°F (7–10°C), and nights reach 32°F (0°C). It's the driest season, with only about 11.7 in (298 mm) of rain, 18% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (January), averaging 47/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 54°F highs in March to 73°F by May. About 14.7 in (373 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). Comfort peaks here: April & May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 71/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 79–87°F (26–31°C). It's the wettest season, with about 21.1 in (537 mm) of rain, 32% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 84%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (July), averaging 49/100.
Temperatures slide from 81°F highs in September to 60°F by November. About 17.7 in (449 mm) of rain falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. September feels humid, with humidity near 84%. Comfort peaks here: October & November rank with the year's best, and the season averages 68/100.
By comfort score: 2 Great, 3 Good, 5 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: April & May. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Kyoto is April & May and October & November, scoring up to 78/100 with highs around 65°F (18°C) and 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain in April. March is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are January and July, mainly because of rain.
July is the wettest month, averaging about 8.3 in (210 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 3.6 in (92 mm). The yearly total is around 65.2 in (1657 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 32°F (0°C) and highs of 44°F (7°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 87°F (31°C).
Yes: in June – August humidity averages 84% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 87°F (31°C).
Not on average: even in January, the coldest month, lows average 32°F (0°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.
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