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Kyoto weather forecast — today & tomorrow

30°

Mainly clear

High: 35° · Low: 25° · Feels like 35°

Mainly clear. Gusts up to 26 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 20% 30°
21:00 6% 29°
22:00 1% 29°
23:00 · 28°
00:00 · 28°
01:00 · 27°
02:00 · 27°
03:00 · 27°
04:00 · 26°
05:00 · 26°
06:00 · 26°
07:00 · 27°
08:00 · 29°
09:00 · 30°
10:00 1% 32°
11:00 2% 33°
12:00 2% 34°
13:00 2% 35°
14:00 1% 35°
15:00 · 34°
16:00 · 34°
17:00 · 34°
18:00 · 32°
19:00 · 31°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    42° / 31°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 45%
    Wind
    8 km/h S
    UV index
    8 · Very high
    Sun
    5:04 / 19:02

Details

Air quality
44 Moderate
PM2.5 9 · PM10 12

Kyoto's Climate

Set in a basin ringed by mountains, Kyoto has a humid subtropical climate with sharper seasonal swings than nearby coastal cities. The basin traps heat, making July and August intensely muggy with highs typically 33–36°C, following the tsuyu rainy season from June to mid-July. Winters from December to February are cold, with occasional light snowfall dusting the temples and gardens and overnight lows near 0–2°C.

Frequently asked questions

Why are Kyoto summers so hot?

Kyoto lies in a mountain-ringed basin that traps warm, humid air, making July and August especially sweltering with highs commonly 33–36°C and high humidity.

Does it snow in Kyoto?

Yes, Kyoto gets occasional light snow in winter, which looks striking on its temples and gardens. Heavy snow is rare but does occur a few times each season.

How long is Kyoto's rainy season?

The tsuyu rainy season runs from early June to around mid-July, bringing high humidity and frequent rain before the hot summer sets in.

When is the best time to visit Kyoto?

Cherry blossom season (late March to early April) and autumn foliage (November to early December) are the finest, with cool, dry weather and beautiful scenery.

Nearby locations

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