Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
September verdict
Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan in September
Weather score55Mixed
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.
September weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
181mm
Sun
4.4h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
55
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
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.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°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
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.
Rain
September181mm average rain
September is wetter than Kyoto'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.
Sun
September4.4 hours average sun
September 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
September26°C average sea
September is one of Kyoto's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
September55 weather score
September 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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