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

Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
181mm
Sun
4.4h
Weather score
51
Mixed
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.
Map
Compare Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
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.
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.