Kyoto weather by month
Kyoto has hot summers, cool winters and plenty of rain. The most pleasant month is May.
Month by month
Average daytime high, night low, rain or snow, how the air feels and how strong the sun is, 1991–2020. Best months are highlighted.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Air | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F 9°C | 34°F 1°C | 3.2 in 82 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| February | 49°F 10°C | 35°F 1°C | 2.9 in 74 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| March | 56°F 14°C | 39°F 4°C | 4.5 in 114 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| April | 67°F 19°C | 48°F 9°C | 5.2 in 131 mm | Dry | Sunny |
| May | 76°F 25°C | 57°F 14°C | 5.6 in 142 mm | Comfortable | Sunny |
| June | 81°F 27°C | 66°F 19°C | 7.5 in 190 mm | A little humid | Sunny |
| July | 88°F 31°C | 74°F 23°C | 8.0 in 204 mm | Muggy | Sunny |
| August | 91°F 33°C | 75°F 24°C | 5.4 in 138 mm | Muggy | Sunny |
| September | 83°F 29°C | 68°F 20°C | 7.3 in 185 mm | Humid | Sunny |
| October | 73°F 23°C | 57°F 14°C | 5.9 in 151 mm | Comfortable | Moderate sun |
| November | 63°F 17°C | 46°F 8°C | 3.1 in 79 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| December | 52°F 11°C | 38°F 3°C | 2.9 in 73 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
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