Weather & Best Time to Visit in Kyoto

Best time to visit Kyoto

Spring (late March–mid-April) for cherry blossoms, or Autumn (mid-November–early December) for fall foliage. Both are optimal travel windows with mild temperatures (avg 55–58°F) and iconic scenery.. These two periods combine comfortable sightseeing temperatures, peak natural beauty (sakura or koyo), and the richest festival calendar. Summer (June–August) is hot and humid (avg highs ~35°C/95°F) with a rainy season in June–July; winter is cold but less crowded. April is drier than May, making late March–early April especially favorable

Kyoto weather by month

MonthHigh (°F)Low (°F)Notes
Jan4632cool & mostly dry
Feb4833cool & changeable
Mar5538cool & changeable
Apr6447mild & changeable
May7356warm & changeable
Jun8065warm & changeable
Jul8673hot & wet
Aug8874hot & changeable
Sep8168warm & changeable
Oct7156mild & changeable
Nov6146mild & mostly dry
Dec5036cool & changeable