Best Time to Visit Gion
Best time to visit Gion: September and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Gion
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 Gion 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° | 32° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 34° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 39° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 68° | 50° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 76° | 57° | 7,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 82° | 66° | 12,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 92° | 76° | 7,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 94° | 77° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 88° | 73° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 74° | 58° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 62° | 46° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 52° | 36° | 1,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Gion compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Gion.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto | 1 mi | 61°F | about the same | 63 in |
| Fushimi Inari Taisha | 3 mi | 61°F | about the same | 63 in |
| Osaka | 27 mi | 63°F | +34°F warmer | 66 in |
| Kansai International Airport | 50 mi | 63°F | +34°F warmer | 61 in |
| Himeji-jo | 63 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 - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid February, March and June - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Gion is a district in Kyoto. Gion is a district known for teahouses and geiko districts.
Right now it is 89°F (32°C) in Gion with clear sky. It feels like 102°F. Today runs from 77°F to 95°F. Chance of precipitation is 25%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Gion 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 94°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 32°F.
The closest major airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), about 50 mi away. Nearby highlights include Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Himeji-jo and Shirahama Beach.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 95°F is in line with the 94°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. beach day is the strongest bet in Gion today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Gion right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:25 AM, Aug 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛈️ 86° / 73°
Thunderstorm · 72% rain · wind 7 mph
⛈️ 89° / 78°
Thunderstorm · 76% rain · wind 6 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gion?
Gion is a district in Kyoto. Its coordinates are 35.0037, 135.7788. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Gion right now?
It is currently 89°F (32°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 69% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Gion?
September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Gion, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Gion in?
Gion observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 6:25 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Gion?
The closest airports are Kansai International Airport (KIX), 50 mi away, Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 229 mi away and Narita International Airport (NRT), 265 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Gion?
Popular options include Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Himeji-jo, Shirahama Beach, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Mount Fuji.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - 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 6:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
