Geography of Gion
Geography of Gion: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Gion
Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto is 1 mi to the north-west, Fushimi Inari Taisha is 3 mi to the south, Osaka is 27 mi to the south-west and Kansai International Airport is 50 mi to the south-west.
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Coordinates: 35°0′13.3″N 135°46′43.7″E (35.0037, 135.7788)
Quick facts about Gion
Summary
Gion is a district in Kyoto. Gion is a district known for teahouses and geiko districts.
Right now it is 86°F (30°C) in Gion with clear sky. It feels like 97°F. Today runs from 75°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - 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 slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is 2.9°F below 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 7.7/10. 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.
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).
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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 86°F (30°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 74% and wind is 3 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 9:03 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 9:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
