Kyoto Weather Forecast
Kyoto weather: 67°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Kyoto is a city in Japan. Kyoto is known for Temples, geisha districts and gardens. It has a population of about 1.5 million.
Right now it is 67°F (20°C) in Kyoto with partly cloudy. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 64°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 92%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit 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, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Himeji-jo and Shirahama Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is 5.8°F below the 73°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 Kyoto today at 9.8/10. 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 Kyoto right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:45 AM, Oct 4 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Kyoto
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light rain | 68° / 64° | 92% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light rain | 70° / 64° | 47% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 67° | 33% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 72° / 57° | 0% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 51° | 4% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 58° | 20% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 61° | 24% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 58° | 8% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 62° | 12% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 61° | 33% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 58° | 28% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 58° | 27% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 58° | 18% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 57° | 24% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 56° | 25% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 59° | 30% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 5 |
Climate in Kyoto 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 | 94° | 77° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 86° | 72° | 5,2 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).
Weather map for Kyoto
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Air quality and pollen in Kyoto
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit 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.
Weather by attraction in Kyoto
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1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Weather by district in Kyoto
1 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kyoto?
Kyoto is a city in Japan. Its coordinates are 35.0116, 135.7681. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Kyoto right now?
It is currently 67°F (20°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 82% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Kyoto, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kyoto in?
Kyoto observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 10:45 AM.
How many people live in Kyoto?
Kyoto has a population of approximately 1.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to 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 Kyoto?
Popular options include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Himeji-jo, Shirahama Beach, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Mount Fuji.
What places are in Kyoto?
Kyoto covers 3 places in this atlas, including Fushimi Inari Taisha, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto and Gion.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 October 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
