Cool
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan in December
Weather score19Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 65mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
9°C
Rain
65mm
Sun
3.5h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
19
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 65mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December9°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December65mm average rain
December 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.
Sun
December3.5 hours average sun
December is one of Kyoto's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December16°C average sea
December is below Kyoto's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December19 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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