Best Time to Visit Kyoto for City Trip – October Scores 85/100

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85/100

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Based on optimal climate

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October, May, June

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3°C – 26°C

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The best time to visit Kyoto for a city trip is October, May, June, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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Climate Heatmap

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

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For city trips in Kyoto, October, May, June score highest on this page; January and February rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kyoto

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	33Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	3°	6°	111	24.4	74%	shoulder
February	33Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	3°	7°	97	23.3	73%	shoulder
March	33Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	6°	11°	127	22.5	68%	shoulder
April	70Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	12°	17°	120	16.8	68%	shoulder
May	84Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	22°	140	15.9	67%	shoulder
June	76Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	25°	206	19.6	73%	wet
July	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	29°	228	20.4	74%	wet
August	38Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	31°	141	19.1	71%	shoulder
September	68Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	22°	26°	191	19.4	73%	wet
October	85Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	16°	21°	127	17	71%	shoulder
November	63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	15°	93	18.3	73%	shoulder
December	33Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	5°	9°	116	24.8	75%	shoulder

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Kyoto

When is the best time to visit Kyoto for city trips?

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October, May, June score highest for city trips in Kyoto. The top month scores 85/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Kyoto?

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Rainy season typically: June–July. June still score among the stronger months for city trips, so treat the wet season as a mixed period rather than a blanket rule-out. Compare the monthly score, rain and temperature together.