Kyoto Weather Forecast
Kyoto weather: 66°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Kyoto?
Yes - rain is likely in Kyoto today.
A 69% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 4,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue.
The next 7 days carry about 3.7 times a normal week's rain for October (4,2 in against 1,1 in).
16-day forecast for Kyoto
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 54° | 69% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 69° / 65° | 100% · 1,2 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 72° / 66° | 82% · 1,7 in | 3 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 70° / 63° | 88% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 60° | 80% · 0,9 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 49° | 8% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 46° | 5% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 55° | 43% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 48° | 37% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 46° | 11% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 44° | 6% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 56° / 44° | 5% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 42° | 14% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 62° / 41° | 21% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 43° | 31% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 56° | 19% | 3 mph | 4 |
What this means for Kyoto
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is 3.4°F below the 73°F typical for this month.
A 69% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 78°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 60°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 5 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.
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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 66°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 62% and wind is 3 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 2:42 PM.
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 23, 2026 at 2:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
