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City Trips Potential

85/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

October, May, June

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

3°C – 26°C

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Precipitation

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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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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kyoto

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
33Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
3°111
February
33Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
3°97
March
33Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
6°127
April
70Good
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°120
May
84Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
17°140
June
76Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
21°206
July
43Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.
25°228
August
38Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°141
September
68Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
22°191
October
85Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
16°127
November
63Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
10°93
December
33Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
5°116

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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The best time to visit Kyoto for city trips is typically in October, May, June, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Kyoto?

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Rainy season typically: June–July. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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