- Rain mm/yr
- 1,500
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, weather-and-climate.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) offer mild, comfortable weather ideal for exploring temples and gardens.
- Summer is oppressively hot and humid (July–August), with active typhoon season August–September bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds.
- Winter (December–February) is dry, clear, and cool but severely cold; while snow is light, frost is common at night.
- June–July peak rainy season (Baiu) brings intense showers and thunderstorms that can disrupt sightseeing; rain gear essential.
- Kyoto's inland valley location creates a heat-island effect in summer, making the city hotter than surrounding areas, while mountains obstruct winter winds and limit snow accumulation.
- Humidity remains above 60% year-round; highest in July (peak 81–82%).
Snowfall
- Occurs
- Yes
- Frequency
- Light and infrequent, typically fewer than 5 days per year
- Peak Month January Mm
- 96
- Peak Month January Inches
- 3.78
- Note
- Snowfall melts quickly due to temperatures usually staying above −2°C (28°F); mountain obstruction of northwest monsoon limits accumulation
Occurs Months
- January
- February
- March
- December
Best Months
Best Months
- April
- May
- October
- November
Worst Months
Worst Months
- July
- August
Peak Rainfall
- Annual Total Mm
- 1500
- Annual Total Inches
- 59
- Wettest Month July Mm
- 241
- Wettest Month July Inches
- 9.5
- Rainy Season Note
- June–July is the Baiu (plum rain) season; typhoon season runs July–October with peak activity in August–September
Wettest Months
- June
- July
- September
Peak Temperature
- Season
- Summer (peak in August)
- Low Celsius
- 23
- High Celsius
- 33
- Low Fahrenheit
- 73
- Characteristics
- Hot and humid, particularly July–August with temperatures reaching 35°C (95°F) on peak days
- High Fahrenheit
- 91
Off Peak Rainfall
- Driest Month December Mm
- 71
- Driest Month December Inches
- 2.8
- Note
- Winter is the driest season; sunny days dominate
Driest Months
- December
- January
- February
Off Peak Temperature
- Season
- Winter (January–February)
- Low Celsius
- 0
- High Celsius
- 9
- Low Fahrenheit
- 32
- Characteristics
- Cold, dry, and clear; nocturnal frosts common
- High Fahrenheit
- 48
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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