September verdict

Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan in September

Weather score51Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 181mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan, Japan travel weather guide
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September weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

181mm

Sun

4.4h

Weather score

51

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Wet

Rainfall averages 181mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

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Temperature

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September26°C average high

September sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

September181mm average rain

September is wetter than Kyoto City's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December

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

September4.4 hours average sun

September 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.

Weather score

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September51 weather score

September scores above Kyoto City'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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