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What’s the climate like in Kyōto?

The current climate in Kyōto features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 10°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Kyōto in recent years was 39°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 1°C in January 2023.

On average, Kyōto gets 1804 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 7,6 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

The typhoon season in Kyōto runs from June to November.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Japan? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido, or explore other destinations in Japan.

Best time to visit Kyōto?

The best time to visit Kyōto for mild to warm weather is March up to May, October and November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Kyōto.

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Climate Table of Kyōto

The climate table of Kyōto shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 10 11 16 20 25 28 32 33 29 24 19 14
Temp. min (°C) 3 3 7 11 17 20 25 26 22 16 11 7
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Precipitation (mm) 69 58 123 151 171 210 279 251 209 121 78 84
Snow (cm) 6,0 1,2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,4
UV Index 5 5 7 7 8 7 7 7 6 6 5 5

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 22°C
  • Highest temperature: 33°C in August
  • Lowest temperature: 10°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 1804 mm per year, averaging 150 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 7,6 cm per year
  • Driest months: 58 mm in February, 69 mm in January and 78 mm in November
  • Wettest months: 279 mm in July, 251 mm in August and 210 mm in June

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

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Average Temperature per Month in Kyōto

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kyōto, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Kyōto, Japan,

Average Precipitation per Month in Kyōto

This graph shows how much rainfall Kyōto, Japan, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Kyōto, Japan,

Average Snowfall per Month in Kyōto

This graph shows how much snow Kyōto, Japan, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Kyōto, Japan,

Average UV Index per Month in Kyōto

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kyōto, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Kyōto, Japan,

Yearly Temperature in Kyōto

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kyōto, Japan. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Kyōto, Japan,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Kyōto

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kyōto, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Kyōto, Japan,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Kyōto

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kyōto, Japan, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Kyōto, Japan,

Weather experiences in Kyōto

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Average Weather in Kyōto by Month

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