Kyoto Weather Forecast
Kyoto weather: 79°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Kyoto
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 37 mph and 3 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 1,8 in, 5,6 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Kyoto
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
16-day forecast for Kyoto
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 78° | 45% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 82° / 77° | 94% · 0,5 in | 2 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 76° | 78% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 88° / 76° | 73% · 0,6 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 76° | 51% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 90° / 74° | 55% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 76° | 56% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 75° | 52% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 82° / 74° | 50% · 1,1 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 80° / 73° | 47% · 1,8 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 81° / 73° | 61% · 1,2 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 67° | 49% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 64° | 36% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 84° / 63° | 37% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 89° / 69° | 27% | 3 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 41% | -- | — |
What this means for Kyoto
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is 3.8°F below the 93°F typical for this month.
A 45% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 78°F.
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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 79°F (26°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 92% 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 8:21 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 August 27, 2026 at 8:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
