Weather in Kyoto

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Kyoto is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when agreeable weather corresponds with a variety of major cultural events. Kyoto is also exceptionally picturesque at these times, with cherry blossoms flowering anytime from late March to early April, and leaves turning gold and red during November. However, the city is extremely crowded during these seasons too, so book accommodation well in advance. Although Kyoto summers (June to August) are particularly hot and humid, its winters are very chilly, though the sights of the ancient capital can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Mon
Occ Light Rain
Light rain
2
5
°C
4.8mm
11
ssw
84%
1,011mb
Moderate
Tue
Mod Rain Swrs Night
Moderate or heavy rain shower
2
5
°C
6.4mm
5
ssw
88%
1,010mb
Moderate
Wed
Occ Light Rain
Patchy rain possible
2
6
°C
7mm
4
wsw
82%
1,010mb
Moderate
Thu
Iso Rain Swrs Night
Patchy light drizzle
2
5
°C
8.3mm
2
w
75%
1,012mb
Moderate
Fri
Iso Rain Swrs Night
Light rain shower
2
5
°C
6.6mm
2
wnw
79%
1,016mb
Good
Sat
Clear
Clear skies
2
5
°C
3.5mm
1
wnw
75%
1,018mb
Good
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
2
7
°C
2.9mm
4
w
65%
1,016mb
Good
Mon
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
2
7
°C
28.8mm
5
nnw
77%
1,017mb
Good
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:
  • 0 to 30 is very low
  • 31 to 50 is low
  • 51 to 70 is moderate to low
  • 71 to 80 is moderate
  • 81 to 90 is moderate to high
  • 91 to 100 is high
Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)
Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:
  • Very poor - less than 1km
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