Best Time to Visit Kyoto for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

80/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, October, August

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3°C – 26°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Kyoto?

The best time to visit Kyoto for backpacking is May, October, August, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Kyoto due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kyoto

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	34Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	3°	6°	111	24.4	74%	shoulder
February	32Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	3°	7°	97	23.3	73%	shoulder
March	37Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	6°	11°	127	22.5	68%	shoulder
April	68Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	12°	17°	120	16.8	68%	shoulder
May	80Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	22°	140	15.9	67%	shoulder
June	64Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	25°	206	19.6	73%	wet
July	60Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	29°	228	20.4	74%	wet
August	69Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	31°	141	19.1	71%	shoulder
September	67Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	22°	26°	191	19.4	73%	wet
October	77Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	16°	21°	127	17	71%	shoulder
November	56Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	15°	93	18.3	73%	shoulder
December	35Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	5°	9°	116	24.8	75%	shoulder