Kyoto Weather
Kyoto weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct and Nov.
Kyoto current weather
Kyoto now (local time 16:00)
18°C
Drizzle
- Feels like
- 20°
- Humidity
- 90%
- Wind
- 3 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
10° – 26°C
Rain likely on 2 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Kyoto 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌧️
20°
17°
💧99%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
21°
17°
💧38%
Tue
10/6
☁️
23°
19°
💧23%
Wed
10/7
🌤️
23°
14°
💧0%
Thu
10/8
☀️
24°
10°
💧10%
Fri
10/9
🌤️
26°
14°
💧6%
Sat
10/10
🌤️
26°
15°
💧24%
Sun
10/11
☁️
26°
14°
💧8%
Mon
10/12
⛅
26°
14°
💧12%
Tue
10/13
☁️
25°
13°
💧33%
Wed
10/14
☁️
26°
14°
💧28%
Thu
10/15
☀️
26°
17°
💧27%
Fri
10/16
☁️
28°
18°
💧18%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
25°
19°
💧24%
Best time to visit Kyoto
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kyoto are Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct and Nov. The hottest month is August (average high 32°C) and the coldest is January (average low -1°C).
Kyoto climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C | -1°C | 57 mm | 76% | -13°C |
| Feb | 10°C | 0°C | 72 mm | 74% | -13°C |
| MarBest | 14°C | 4°C | 134 mm | 73% | -11°C |
| AprBest | 19°C | 8°C | 171 mm | 72% | -10°C |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 209 mm | 74% | -9°C |
| Jun | 27°C | 18°C | 245 mm | 78% | -6°C |
| Jul | 30°C | 23°C | 321 mm | 82% | -3°C |
| Aug | 32°C | 24°C | 193 mm | 77% | -1°C |
| SepBest | 29°C | 21°C | 169 mm | 79% | -3°C |
| OctBest | 22°C | 13°C | 147 mm | 78% | -8°C |
| NovBest | 17°C | 7°C | 88 mm | 78% | -10°C |
| Dec | 11°C | 1°C | 46 mm | 76% | -13°C |
Data: Open-Meteo historical weather, 2020–2024 averages (ERA5); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Kyoto weather month by month: what to wear
Kyoto in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Kyoto is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C, around 147 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kyoto in NovemberBest month
November in Kyoto is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C, around 88 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kyoto in December
December in Kyoto is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C, around 46 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 76% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kyoto in January
January in Kyoto is cold: average highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C, around 57 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 76% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kyoto in February
February in Kyoto is cold: average highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C, around 72 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kyoto in MarchBest month
March in Kyoto is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C, around 134 mm of rain (some rain) and 73% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kyoto in AprilBest month
April in Kyoto is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C, around 171 mm of rain (wet) and 72% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kyoto in May
May in Kyoto is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C, around 209 mm of rain (wet) and 74% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kyoto in June
June in Kyoto is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C, around 245 mm of rain (wet) and 78% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kyoto in July
July in Kyoto is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C, around 321 mm of rain (very wet) and 82% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kyoto in August
August in Kyoto is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C, around 193 mm of rain (wet) and 77% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kyoto in SeptemberBest month
September in Kyoto is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C, around 169 mm of rain (wet) and 79% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Kyoto?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kyoto are Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct and Nov. The hottest month is August (average high 32°C) and the coldest is January (average low -1°C).
›What's the weather like in Kyoto in October, and what should I wear?
October in Kyoto is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C, around 147 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Kyoto in November, and what should I wear?
November in Kyoto is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C, around 88 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Kyoto?
Kyoto is wettest in July, with about 321 mm on average, and driest in December, with about 46 mm.
›How cold does Kyoto get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 9°C by day and -1°C at night. Nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: August; coldest: January.