Best time to visit Kyoto: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Kyoto are Jun and Oct.
Best months
Jun and Oct
Peak season
Jun, Jul and Oct
Off season
Jan, Feb and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: -0.7°C – 8.5°C
Rain: 42mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 3.9/10
Feb
Temp: 0.3°C – 9°C
Rain: 72mm
Sunshine: 6.9h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Mar
Temp: 3.5°C – 13.8°C
Rain: 137mm
Sunshine: 7.8h/day
Visit score: 4.6/10
Apr
Temp: 9°C – 19.7°C
Rain: 152mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 5.7/10
May
Temp: 12.8°C – 22.8°C
Rain: 227mm
Sunshine: 8.7h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jun
BestTemp: 18°C – 27°C
Rain: 290mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 7.2/10
Jul
Temp: 23.6°C – 32.6°C
Rain: 175mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Aug
Temp: 24.8°C – 33.8°C
Rain: 166mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Sep
Temp: 22.2°C – 30.8°C
Rain: 114mm
Sunshine: 9.6h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Oct
BestTemp: 14.5°C – 23°C
Rain: 125mm
Sunshine: 7.7h/day
Visit score: 8/10
Nov
Temp: 7.3°C – 16.6°C
Rain: 88mm
Sunshine: 7.8h/day
Visit score: 4.6/10
Dec
Temp: 1.7°C – 11.1°C
Rain: 42mm
Sunshine: 7.8h/day
Visit score: 4/10
When to go, and when not to
June and October stand out as the best months to visit based on the combination of temperature and sunshine. October offers a high of 23.0C, a low of 14.5C, 125mm of rain, and 7.7 hours of sunshine a day, while June brings a high of 27.0C, a low of 18.0C, and 8.1 hours of sunshine, though with considerably more rain.
The trade-off is that June, July, and October are also the peak season, meaning more visitors during these months. June is the wettest month at 290mm of rain, and July is one of the hottest, with a high of 32.6C and a low of 23.6C, so travelers sensitive to heat or rain may prefer to weigh these factors against the higher visit scores those months receive.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.