UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto Climate and Average Weather

Climate of Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☀️ 70°F now🕔 11:05 AM local📅 Best: September and October

Climate in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January47°31°1,1 in★★★☆☆
February49°33°3,0 in★★★☆☆
March55°39°5,2 in★★★☆☆
April68°50°6,0 in★★★☆☆
May75°57°7,9 in★★★☆☆
June81°65°12,6 in★★★☆☆
July92°76°7,7 in★★★☆☆
August94°77°5,3 in★★★☆☆
September86°72°5,2 in★★★★☆
October73°58°4,9 in★★★★☆
November62°45°3,5 in★★★☆☆
December52°35°1,7 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day104°FJul 24, 2026
Coldest night19°FFeb 9, 2026
Wettest day3,9 inMay 28, 2024

How Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Gion1 mi61°Fabout the same64 in
Fushimi Inari Taisha3 mi61°Fabout the same64 in
Osaka27 mi63°F+34°F warmer67 in
Kansai International Airport50 mi63°F+35°F warmer62 in
Himeji-jo62 mi61°Fabout the same57 in

Best time to visit Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

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.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What this means for Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

Compared with normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 3.1°F above the 73°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 78°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid February, March and June - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto. Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for temples, shrines and gardens.

Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto with clear sky. It feels like 70°F. Today runs from 59°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto 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 31°F.

The closest major airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), about 50 mi away. Nearby highlights include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Himeji-jo, Shirahama Beach and Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 3.1°F above the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto today at 9.9/10. 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.

Quick facts about Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityKyoto
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Coordinates35°0′41.8″N 135°46′5.2″E (35.0116, 135.7681)
UNESCO inscription1994
Known fortemples, shrines and gardens
Local time11:05 AM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsSeptember and October
ClimateContinental

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto?

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto. Its coordinates are 35.0116, 135.7681. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto right now?

It is currently 70°F (21°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 53% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto?

September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto in?

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 11:05 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto?

The closest airports are Kansai International Airport (KIX), 50 mi away, Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 229 mi away and Narita International Airport (NRT), 266 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto?

Popular options include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Himeji-jo, Shirahama Beach, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration, Mount Fuji and Shibuya Crossing.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 October 3, 2026 at 11:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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