Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.

Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
111mm
Sun
4.6h
Weather score
39
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
Showers
Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Compare Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October20°C average high
October is close to Kyoto City's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
October111mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Kyoto City's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
October4.6 hours average sun
October sits close to Kyoto City'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.
October39 weather score
October sits close to Kyoto City's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.