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High daylight availability with stable conditions
#1 of 12 in Kyoto
Watch-out: Elevated UV intensity.
See May detailsDaylight availability with Outdoor stability
#2 of 12 in Kyoto
Watch-out: Reduced sky clarity consistency.
See June detailsSky clarity with Lower UV pressure
#3 of 12 in Kyoto
Watch-out: Shorter daylight limits activity windows.
See October detailsUse Trip Planner for date-range guidance. This page uses climate baselines; Trip Planner layers baseline with forecast and threshold-based checks.
Open Trip PlannerMonth-by-month planning signals with concise summaries.
Watch-out: Rainfall is noticeably higher than October.
Based on a 30-year climate baseline (not a forecast).
Low relative disruption overall
Compared to this location's yearly pattern, May is typically steadier.
Rain pulses Frequent wet days are a core disruption driver.
Humidity build-up Sticky conditions can build through parts of the day.
Cloudy stretches Cloudier spells can make outdoor timing less predictable.
Wind exposure Breezier spells can affect outdoor plans.
Cold snaps Cooler spells can affect comfort in mornings and evenings.
Humidity build-up Sticky conditions can build through parts of the day.
Snow disruptions Snow-related spells can disrupt transport and outdoor access.
Cold snaps Cooler spells can affect comfort in mornings and evenings.
Rain pulses Frequent wet days are a core disruption driver.
Humidity build-up Humid spells can make longer outdoor blocks feel tougher.
Cold snaps Cooler spells can affect comfort in mornings and evenings.
Rain pulses Frequent wet days are a core disruption driver.
Humidity build-up Humid spells can make longer outdoor blocks feel tougher.
Cloudy stretches Cloudier spells can make outdoor timing less predictable.
Cold snaps Cooler spells can affect comfort in mornings and evenings.
Rain pulses Frequent wet days are a core disruption driver.
Humidity build-up Humid spells can make longer outdoor blocks feel tougher.
Cloudy stretches Cloudier spells can make outdoor timing less predictable.
Rain pulses Frequent wet days are a core disruption driver.
Humidity build-up Sticky conditions can build through parts of the day.
Cloudy stretches Cloudier spells can make outdoor timing less predictable.
Wind exposure Breezier spells can affect outdoor plans.
Humidity build-up Sticky conditions can build through parts of the day.
Rain pulses Frequent wet days are a core disruption driver.
Cloudy stretches Cloudier spells can make outdoor timing less predictable.
Visibility dips Low-visibility spells can affect scenic, view-first plans.
Heat pressure Hot-day pressure can narrow comfortable outdoor windows.
Humidity build-up Sticky conditions can build through parts of the day.
Rain pulses Wet days are the main disruption driver in this period.
Cloudy stretches Cloudier spells can make outdoor timing less predictable.
Heat pressure Hot-day pressure can narrow comfortable outdoor windows.
Humidity build-up Sticky conditions can build through parts of the day.
Rain pulses Wet days are the main disruption driver in this period.
Humidity build-up Sticky conditions can build through parts of the day.
Rain pulses Frequent wet days are a core disruption driver.
Heat pressure Hot spells can narrow comfortable outdoor planning windows.
Humidity build-up Sticky conditions can build through parts of the day.
Rain pulses Frequent wet days are a core disruption driver.
Cloudy stretches Cloudier spells can make outdoor timing less predictable.
Cold snaps Cooler spells can affect comfort in mornings and evenings.
Humidity build-up Sticky conditions can build through parts of the day.
Rain pulses Wet days are the main disruption driver in this period.
Cloudy stretches Cloudier spells can make outdoor timing less predictable.
Cold snaps Cooler spells can affect comfort in mornings and evenings.
Humidity build-up Sticky conditions can build through parts of the day.
Rain pulses Wet days are the main disruption driver in this period.
Travel planning FAQ
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
The monthly score is a 0-100 weather suitability signal for that destination. It is location-relative, so it is designed for comparing months within Kyoto, not for cross-city comparisons.
Scores combine long-term monthly normals and historical event rates from a 30-year baseline. The model blends Comfort (30%), Rain reliability (25%), Extreme risk (25%), and Outdoor (20%) into a single monthly value.
Comfort measures typical feel and stability; Rain reliability measures wet-day frequency and rain intensity; Extreme risk captures heat, cold, wind, and related disruption pressure; Outdoor measures day-to-day usability for outdoor plans. Higher values indicate better conditions within each component.
The Monthly planning overview summarizes month-by-month planning stability and trade-offs. Months are grouped into four bands: Strong window, Mixed, Trade-offs, and Higher disruption.
This panel summarizes historical weather-event rates for the currently selected month at this location. It is baseline-only and based on a 30-year climate record, not a date-specific forecast.
No. Rankings on this page are weather-only and based on climate baselines plus historical event patterns.
Use this page for month-level baseline comparisons. Use Trip Planner for exact dates because it layers baseline signals with forecast data and threshold-based checks.