Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High31.2°C
Low0.0°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
Japan Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto has a continental climate with average temperatures ranging from 8°C / 46°F in January to 31°C / 88°F in August.
Precipitation is distributed throughout the year, averaging 120 mm / 4.7 inches monthly, peaking in June (190 mm / 7.5 inches) and reaching its lowest in December (58 mm / 2.3 inches).
Sun intensity varies throughout the year, with UV levels reaching 8 in June and falling to 4 in December; strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
Daylight hours range from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Trip planning
Plan your trip
Find the best dates. Understand the conditions. Pack with confidence.
Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Kyoto.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
190 mm
June carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (6.6)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
10 hrsto14 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
8 km/h
March is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
74 %to83 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Kyoto, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Kyoto compares
See how it ranks against the rest of Japan for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in Japan
#2 / 4
COOLEST (AVG)
in Japan
#2 / 4
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in Japan
#3 / 4
WINDIEST (AVG)
in Japan
#4 / 4
HIGHEST UV
in Japan
#2 / 4
MOST HUMID
in Japan
#2 / 4
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Kyoto, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Kyoto feel over the year?
Across the year, daytime highs average about 19°C (66°F), with nights near 11°C (52°F). Overall it feels mild by day and cool after dark. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Kyoto?
UV tends to peak in June, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 8), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Kyoto a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 8 km/h (5 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 56 km/h (35 mph). Overall it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.
How much daylight does Kyoto get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.