Climate of Kyoto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan
Point-value climate at Kyoto (Kyōto Prefecture, Japan). Population approximately 1,805,000.
Located in Kyōto Prefecture, Japan, Kyoto has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,805,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 4.5°C / 40.1°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in August, with rainfall varying from 56 mm / 2.2 in (December) to 239 mm / 9.4 in (June) — about 1638 mm / 64.5 in across the year. As the national capital of Japan, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kyoto's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5°C40.1°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| February | 4.8°C40.6°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| March | 7.9°C46.2°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| April | 13.9°C57°F | 146 mm5.7″ | — |
| May | 18.6°C65.5°F | 154 mm6.1″ | — |
| June | 22.6°C72.7°F | 239 mm9.4″ | — |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 227 mm8.9″ | — |
| August | 27.9°C82.2°F | 156 mm6.1″ | — |
| September | 23.6°C74.5°F | 201 mm7.9″ | — |
| October | 17.4°C63.3°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| November | 11.8°C53.2°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| December | 6.8°C44.2°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kyoto?
Kyoto does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kyoto's warmest month is August at an average of 27.9°C / 82.2°F, and its driest month is December with about 56 mm / 2.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kyoto?
Kyoto, in Kyōto Prefecture, Japan, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 4.5°C / 40.1°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1638 mm / 64.5 in, with the wettest month being June (239 mm / 9.4 in) and the driest December (56 mm / 2.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Kyoto in August?
The average temperature in Kyoto in August is 27.9°C / 82.2°F, with rainfall of about 156 mm / 6.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kyoto?
The driest month in Kyoto is December, with about 56 mm / 2.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 6.8°C / 44.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Kyoto?
The wettest month in Kyoto is June, with approximately 239 mm / 9.4 in of average monthly rainfall.