Kyoto weather by month
Kyoto's warmest month is August (average high 33.7°C) and coldest is January (9.1°C). Monthly temperature, rain, sunshine and flower seasons from Japan Meteorological Agency 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High / low | Rain | In bloom |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 2°C (48° / 35°F) | 53 mm (6 days) | — |
| February | 10° / 2°C (50° / 35°F) | 65 mm (7 days) | Plum blossoms |
| March | 14° / 4°C (57° / 40°F) | 106 mm (10 days) | Cherry blossoms |
| April | 20° / 9°C (68° / 49°F) | 117 mm (9 days) | Cherry blossoms |
| May | 25° / 15°C (77° / 58°F) | 151 mm (10 days) | — |
| June | 28° / 19°C (83° / 67°F) | 200 mm (12 days) | — |
| July | 32° / 24°C (90° / 74°F) | 224 mm (12 days) | — |
| August | 34° / 25°C (93° / 76°F) | 154 mm (8 days) | — |
| September | 29° / 21°C (85° / 69°F) | 179 mm (10 days) | — |
| October | 23° / 14°C (74° / 58°F) | 143 mm (8 days) | — |
| November | 17° / 8°C (63° / 47°F) | 74 mm (6 days) | — |
| December | 12° / 4°C (53° / 38°F) | 57 mm (7 days) | Autumn colors |
See Kyoto cherry blossom dates and autumn leaves.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals 1991–2020 (processed by Japan Bloom Calendar). Averages, not a forecast.