Weather Guide

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan Average Monthly Weather

Weather score35Poor annual avg

Best months: August, July, September

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 18°C, sunshine averages 4.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 1552mm. Sea temperatures average 19°C across the year.

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan, Japan travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

18°C

Rain

1552mm

Annual total

Sun

4.6h

Sea

19°C

Weather score

35

Poor avg

Seasonal climate calendar

Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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November14°C average high

November is on the cooler side of Kyoto's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

November78mm average rain

November is one of Kyoto's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

November4 hours average sun

November is below Kyoto's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to May and August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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November20°C average sea

November is close to Kyoto's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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November25 weather score

November scores below Kyoto's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJuly to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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