Japan Weather Today日本語Kyoto weather today
The old capital, with over a thousand temples and shrines. It sits in a basin, so summers feel hotter and winters colder than in Osaka. Here is today's forecast, the best time to go and what to expect in every season.
Best time to visit Kyoto
April and November are the most beautiful, but also the busiest; May and October are a calmer choice.
Kyoto weather through the year
- Summers are hot and humid, often above 30°C from mid-July to August, so heatstroke alerts are common.
- The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
- Typhoons can bring heavy rain and strong wind, mostly from August to October.
- Winters are dry and mostly sunny, with cold mornings and only rare snow.
- Kyoto is often one of the hottest cities in Japan in midsummer.
Kyoto by season
Spring (March to May)
What to do: Cherry blossom along the Philosopher's Path and in Maruyama Park, usually late March to early April.
What to wear: Light layers and a jacket: warm days, cool mornings and evenings.
Summer (June to August)
What to do: The Gion Matsuri festival fills July; visit temples early in the morning before the heat.
What to wear: Light, breathable clothes, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.
Autumn (September to November)
What to do: Autumn leaves peak from mid November to early December at Tofuku-ji, Eikando and Arashiyama.
What to wear: A light jacket or sweater; evenings get cool from late October.
Winter (December to February)
What to do: Quiet temples and the chance of snow on Kinkaku-ji, a rare and famous sight.
What to wear: A warm coat, scarf and gloves for early mornings and evenings.
More than a forecast
- Hour-by-hour forecast with rain timing, feels-like temperature, UV and daily tips.
- Rain radar from JMA, 3 hours back and 15 hours ahead, plus live Himawari satellite clouds.
- Official warnings: heavy rain, heatstroke alerts, earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons, in plain English.
- Trip planner and road trips: the weather for every stop, and every rest stop on your route.
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Questions
What is the weather in Kyoto today?
The 5-day forecast on this page updates automatically. Open the app for the hour-by-hour forecast, rain timing and official JMA warnings for Kyoto.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
April and November are the most beautiful, but also the busiest; May and October are a calmer choice.
When is the rainy season in Kyoto?
The rainy season (tsuyu) usually runs from early June to mid or late July.
Does it snow in Kyoto?
Snow is rare and usually melts the same day.
Is there a free weather app for Kyoto in English?
Yes. Japan Weather Today is free, needs no sign-up and works in English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Korean. It runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen.
