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City Trips Potential

85/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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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

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Planning a city trip to Kyoto?

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. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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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.

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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.
111
February
33Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
97
March
33Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
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.
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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