Kyoto weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Kyoto: highs of 22°C (71°F) and about 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 12°C (53°F) and cloud cover 70% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 25°C (77°F) and 178 mm (7.0 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Kyoto?
best month Weather score 63/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Kyoto.
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Does it rain a lot in Kyoto in May?
Some rain is normal: about 140 mm (5.5 in) falls in an average May. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Kyoto in May?
Days average 22°C (71°F) and nights 12°C (53°F).
Kyoto weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 97 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| February | 7°C (45°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 92 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| March | 11°C (52°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 114 mm | 73% | fair |
| April | 17°C (62°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 119 mm | 69% | best |
| May | 22°C (71°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm | 70% | best |
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 178 mm | 80% | best |
| July | 29°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 210 mm | 77% | fair |
| August | 29°C (85°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 149 mm | 66% | best |
| September | 26°C (78°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 192 mm | 73% | best |
| October | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 161 mm | 68% | best |
| November | 14°C (58°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 96 mm | 70% | best |
| December | 8°C (47°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 109 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
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