When to visit
Kyōto?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Kyōto
Präfektur Kyōto · Japan

The best time to visit Kyōto is April, May, November, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
58

Mixed climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
17–26°C
Angenehme Nächte
Feels like
19–28°C
Leicht feucht
Precipitation
239mm
Starkregen · 15 days
Sunshine
7.0h
Überwiegend bewölkt
Humidity (%)
78%
Leicht feucht
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
82
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun82JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score242638676858382360676933
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyRainyRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyCool & rainyColdCold
Temperature-1–8°C0–9°C3–14°C8–19°C13–23°C17–26°C23–30°C24–32°C20–28°C13–22°C7–16°C2–11°C
Feels like-4–4°C-3–6°C0–11°C6–18°C12–24°C19–28°C27–35°C28–37°C23–31°C13–22°C5–15°C-1–7°C
Precipitation64mm
9 days
64mm
8 days
123mm
11 days
163mm
12 days
173mm
10 days
239mm
15 days
275mm
20 days
192mm
13 days
201mm
15 days
180mm
10 days
80mm
7 days
64mm
7 days
Sunshine7.2h
☀︎ 72%
7.5h
☀︎ 68%
8.3h
☀︎ 69%
8.2h
☀︎ 62%
8.7h
☀︎ 62%
7.0h
☀︎ 48%
7.5h
☀︎ 53%
10.4h
☀︎ 77%
7.7h
☀︎ 62%
8.0h
☀︎ 70%
7.7h
☀︎ 74%
7.3h
☀︎ 74%
WindNW · 16 km/hNW · 16 km/hNW · 17 km/hNW · 16 km/hW · 15 km/hS · 14 km/hS · 13 km/hS · 14 km/hN · 14 km/hN · 14 km/hNW · 13 km/hNW · 15 km/h
Humidity (%)76%74%73%73%73%78%82%78%80%79%79%77%
Day length10.1h10.9h12.0h13.1h14.0h14.5h14.2h13.4h12.4h11.3h10.3h9.9h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Herbstlaub (Koyo)
Kirschblütenzeit (Hanami)
Gion Matsuri
Aoi Matsuri (Stockrosenfest)
Arashiyama Hanatouro
Gozan Okuribi (Daimonji)
Higashiyama Hanatouro
Jidai Matsuri (Fest der Zeitalter)
Miyako Odori (Geisha-Tänze)
Setsubun-Fest
Events & Festivals
  • Herbstlaub (Koyo)natureSignature event
    November, December· 500k+ visitors

    Kyotos Tempel und Gärten werden durch spektakuläres Herbstlaub verwandelt, was es zu einer der beliebtesten Reisezeiten…

  • Kirschblütenzeit (Hanami)natureSignature event
    March, April· 500k+ visitors

    Kyoto ist weltweit bekannt für seine atemberaubenden Kirschblüten, die Besucher aus aller Welt anziehen, um die vergängl…

  • Gion MatsurifestivalSignature event
    July· 500k+ visitors

    Kyotos berühmtestes Festival, Gion Matsuri, erstreckt sich über den gesamten Juli und gipfelt in spektakulären Paraden m…

  • Aoi Matsuri (Stockrosenfest)cultural
    May· 50k+ visitors

    Eines der drei großen alten Feste Kyotos, das Aoi Matsuri, bietet eine große Prozession von Teilnehmern in aristokratisc…

  • Arashiyama Hanatourofestival
    December· 50k+ visitors

    Dieses Winterbeleuchtungsereignis erhellt den ikonischen Arashiyama-Bambushain und die umliegenden Tempel mit Tausenden…

  • Gozan Okuribi (Daimonji)religious
    August· 50k+ visitors

    Bei diesem einzigartigen Obon-Fest werden fünf riesige Lagerfeuer an den Berghängen rund um Kyoto entzündet, die Zeichen…

  • Higashiyama Hanatourofestival
    March· 50k+ visitors

    Dieses bezaubernde Beleuchtungsereignis verwandelt Kyotos Higashiyama-Viertel mit Tausenden von Laternen und Blumenarran…

  • Jidai Matsuri (Fest der Zeitalter)cultural
    October· 50k+ visitors

    Diese große historische Parade zeigt Kostüme und Charaktere aus verschiedenen Perioden der japanischen Geschichte, die v…

  • Miyako Odori (Geisha-Tänze)cultural
    April· 5k+ visitors

    Erleben Sie die exquisiten traditionellen Tänze von Geiko (Geishas) und Maiko (Lehrlingsgeishas) während des jährlichen…

  • Setsubun-Festreligious
    February· Local event

    Das Setsubun-Fest markiert das traditionelle Ende des Winters und beinhaltet Bohnenwurf-Rituale in Tempeln und Schreinen…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kyōto?

The best time to visit Kyōto is November, May, April, October, September, with temperatures between 7 °C and 28 °C. The best month is November. November is high season.

What is the weather like in Kyōto?

Kyōto has a climate with an overall score of 4.8/10. Annual temperatures range from -1 °C to 32 °C.

What is the hottest month in Kyōto?

The hottest month in Kyōto is August, with average highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Kyōto?

The rainiest month in Kyōto is July, with an average of 275 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Kyōto?

Peak season in Kyōto is March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Kyōto?

Shoulder season in Kyōto falls in July. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.