Kyoto
Thousands of vermillion torii gates climbing a mountain in a single unbroken line, temples that have hosted cherry blossoms and maple leaves in the same courtyard for a thousand years, and geisha still crossing the odd alley at dusk.
A different trip to the same place: Tokyo & Kyoto.
The best time to visit Kyoto is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F). Local time there is 23:16 (UTC+9).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
March · high 58°F · rain 4.5in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Osaka, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C49°F | 60mm2.4in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| February | 10°C50°F | 67mm2.6in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| March | 14°C58°F | 114mm4.5in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 18°C64°F | 142mm5.6in | 13.0h13.0h | in the recommended window |
| May | 22°C72°F | 175mm6.9in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| June | 26°C78°F | 207mm8.1in | 14.4h14.4h | |
| July | 29°C84°F | 253mm10.0in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| August | 31°C87°F | 193mm7.6in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| September | 28°C83°F | 168mm6.6in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 22°C71°F | 200mm7.9in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| November | 17°C63°F | 82mm3.2in | 10.3h10.3h | in the recommended window |
| December | 12°C53°F | 64mm2.5in | 9.9h9.9h |
Good to know
- Currency
- JPYyen
- Language
- Japanese
- Driving
- on the left
1 000 JPY is about 6 USD (1 USD = 159 JPY).
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When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
The best time to visit Kyoto is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F).
How warm does Kyoto get?
Typical daytime highs in Kyoto are Mar–May 18°C (65°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (83°F), Sep–Nov 22°C (72°F), Dec–Feb 10°C (51°F).
Is Kyoto expensive?
On the ground, Kyoto is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Kyoto good for?
Kyoto is good for old stones and real towns, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, eating extremely well, landscape doing the heavy lifting.