JapanThe weather in August in Kyōto
It's hot in August in Kyōto with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 27°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Kyōto. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Kyōto, Japan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2018, Kyōto reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 30°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 251 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in August for Kyōto
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kyōto. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Kyōto | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 35°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 24°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 251 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 21 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Kyōto with hot temps, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights around 27°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 34°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Kyōto is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
The typhoon season in Kyōto runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Kyōto, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Kyōto
Temperature in August in Kyōto over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Kyōto, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Kyōto
Total precipitation in August in Kyōto over the years
Daily UV index in August in Kyōto
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Kyōto, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Kyōto by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kyōto. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.