Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
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.
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
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 214mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July29°C average high
July is one of Kyoto's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July214mm average rain
July is one of Kyoto's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July5 hours average sun
July sits close to Kyoto's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July25°C average sea
July sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July55 weather score
July scores above Kyoto's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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