Best Time to Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
Best time to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha: September and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
Go in September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: February, March and June - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Fushimi Inari Taisha month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 31° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 33° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 55° | 39° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 68° | 50° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 75° | 57° | 7,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 81° | 65° | 12,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 92° | 76° | 7,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 93° | 77° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 87° | 72° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 73° | 58° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 62° | 45° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 52° | 35° | 1,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Fushimi Inari Taisha compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Fushimi Inari Taisha.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion | 3 mi | 61°F | about the same | 63 in |
| Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto | 3 mi | 61°F | about the same | 63 in |
| Osaka | 24 mi | 63°F | +34°F warmer | 66 in |
| Kansai International Airport | 48 mi | 63°F | +35°F warmer | 61 in |
| Himeji-jo | 62 mi | 61°F | about the same | 57 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid February, March and June - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Fushimi Inari Taisha is a tourist attraction in Kyoto. Fushimi Inari Taisha is a landmark known for thousands of vermilion torii gates.
Right now it is 85°F (30°C) in Fushimi Inari Taisha with mainly clear. It feels like 96°F. Today runs from 75°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha is September and October. The climate is continental. February, March and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.
The closest major airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), about 48 mi away. Nearby highlights include Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Himeji-jo, Shirahama Beach and Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is 2.7°F below the 93°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Fushimi Inari Taisha today at 8.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Fushimi Inari Taisha right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:58 PM, Aug 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛈️ 85° / 76°
Thunderstorm with hail · 78% rain · wind 7 mph
⛈️ 87° / 75°
Thunderstorm with hail · 67% rain · wind 6 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fushimi Inari Taisha?
Fushimi Inari Taisha is a tourist attraction in Kyoto. Its coordinates are 34.9671, 135.7727. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Fushimi Inari Taisha right now?
It is currently 85°F (30°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha?
September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Fushimi Inari Taisha, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Fushimi Inari Taisha in?
Fushimi Inari Taisha observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 3:58 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Fushimi Inari Taisha?
The closest airports are Kansai International Airport (KIX), 48 mi away, Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 230 mi away and Narita International Airport (NRT), 266 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Fushimi Inari Taisha?
Popular options include Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Himeji-jo, Shirahama Beach, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration, Mount Fuji and Mount Fuji.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 26, 2026 at 3:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
