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Kyoto
Visit in June — score 68/100 · avg high 80°F · 15 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#1July
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33 | 38° | 47° | 31° | 10 | 52 | 9.9h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 36 | 39° | 48° | 32° | 10 | 67 | 10.7h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 34 | 47° | 57° | 38° | 12 | 112 | 11.7h | High | Average |
| April | 42 | 56° | 66° | 47° | 12 | 154 | 12.9h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| May | 65 | 64° | 74° | 55° | 13 | 179 | 13.8h | High | Average |
| June | 68 | 72° | 80° | 64° | 15 | 242 | 14.3h | Moderate | Average |
| July | 58 | 80° | 87° | 73° | 19 | 250 | 14.1h | High | Average |
| August | 64 | 82° | 90° | 75° | 15 | 176 | 13.3h | High | Average |
| September | 62 | 75° | 83° | 69° | 17 | 192 | 12.2h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 52 | 63° | 71° | 56° | 12 | 185 | 11.1h | Very High | Above avg |
| November | 42 | 52° | 61° | 44° | 8 | 69 | 10.1h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| December | 37 | 42° | 51° | 35° | 9 | 58 | 9.7h | Moderate | Average |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 47/100
- High
- 65°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Kyoto (March, April, May) brings average highs of 65°F and lows of 47°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 65/100.
Summer
- Score
- 63/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- high
Summer in Kyoto (June, July, August) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 71°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 63/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 68/100.
Fall
- Score
- 52/100
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 57°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Fall in Kyoto (September, October, November) brings average highs of 72°F and lows of 57°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 52/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 62/100.
Winter
- Score
- 35/100
- High
- 49°F
- Low
- 32°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Kyoto (December, January, February) brings average highs of 49°F and lows of 32°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 35/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 37/100.
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