Kyoto weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kyoto, Japan. Like most weather services, we show Kyoto at one spot: Kyoto, its largest city. At 5:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 12°C (54°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 21%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Aug–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About Kyoto weather
Is it raining in Kyoto right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 12° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Kyoto this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–21° and lows of 7–14°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Kyoto lately?
In the past 7 days, Kyoto had 3 rainy days and 68.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kyoto?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Kyoto weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kyoto is Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (42°F) in January to 29°C (85°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Kyoto?
July is the wettest month, with about 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 92 mm (3.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Kyoto?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (42°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F).
Kyoto weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kyoto), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Kyoto
Weather can differ a lot within Kyoto: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov | Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct | 6–29°C | 1,657 mm |
| Uji | Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov | Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct | 6–29°C | 1,657 mm |
| Kameoka | Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov | Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct | 6–29°C | 1,657 mm |
| Maizuru | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct, Dec–Jan | 6–29°C | 1,870 mm |
| Kamigyō-ku | Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov | Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct | 6–29°C | 1,657 mm |
| Kōtari | Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov | Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct | 6–29°C | 1,657 mm |
| Kizugawa | Apr–May, Aug, Oct–Nov | May–Oct | 6–30°C | 1,753 mm |
| Fukuchiyama | Apr–Aug, Oct | Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct, Dec–Jan | 6–29°C | 1,851 mm |
| Jōyō | Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov | Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct | 6–29°C | 1,657 mm |
| Kyōtanabe | Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov | Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct | 6–29°C | 1,657 mm |
| Yawata | Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov | Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct | 6–29°C | 1,657 mm |
| Tanabe | Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov | Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct | 6–29°C | 1,657 mm |