FebruaryBaikasai (Plum Blossom Festival)
Kansai ・ Kyoto City
Every year on February 25 (outdoor tea ceremony 10:00–15:00)
Every year on February 25 (Feb 25 in 2027)
Kansai Weather Guide
Kyoto City Weather & What to Wear
Kyoto, Arashiyama, Gion, Fushimi Inari
The ancient capital at the heart of Kansai sightseeing, home to Kinkakuji, Kiyomizudera, Arashiyama, Gion and Fushimi Inari. Because it sits in a basin surrounded by mountains, summers are hot and humid, and winters bring sokobie, a chill that seeps into your bones. Big temperature swings year-round are typical.
- January low
- 1.5℃
- August high
- 33.7℃
- Max snow depth
- 4cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today12 PMSunny23°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 3 PMSunny22°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 6 PMCloudy19°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 9 PMSunny17°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny16°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 AMCloudy14°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 AMSunny13°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 AMSunny18°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 12 PMSunny22°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 3 PMCloudy23°☂ 10%3–5m/s
- 6 PMCloudy21°☂ 30%3–5m/s
- 9 PMCloudy21°☂ 30%3–5m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Sunny, cloudy at times24°/18°Observed: 18°☂ 10%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny, then cloudy24°/12°☂ 30%
- 10/24(Sat)Rain22°/19°☂ 80%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times25°/20°☂ 80%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, rain at times24°/20°☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, rain at times24°/16°☂ 60%Reliability B
- 10/28(Wed)Cloudy, sunny at times20°/11°☂ 30%Reliability A
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Kyoto City
For comfortable weather
May and mid to late October bring lots of sunny days and are neither too hot nor too cold — the best seasons for touring temples and shrines.
For cherry blossoms
The blossoms usually open in late March and peak from the end of March to early April at spots like the Philosopher's Path, Daigoji and Maruyama Park.
Climate
Kyoto City Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.1℃ | 1.5℃ | 53.3mm | 3cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Feb | 10.0℃ | 1.6℃ | 65.1mm | 4cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Mar | 14.1℃ | 4.3℃ | 106.2mm | 1cm | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Apr | 20.1℃ | 9.2℃ | 117mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| May | 25.1℃ | 14.5℃ | 151.4mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jun | 28.1℃ | 19.2℃ | 199.7mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 32.0℃ | 23.6℃ | 223.6mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 33.7℃ | 24.7℃ | 153.8mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 29.2℃ | 20.7℃ | 178.5mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 23.4℃ | 14.4℃ | 143.2mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Nov | 17.3℃ | 8.4℃ | 73.9mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Dec | 11.6℃ | 3.5℃ | 57.3mm | 2cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
Where to Stay · Agoda
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Seasons
Kyoto City Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayCherry blossoms from late March to early April, then fresh greenery from mid-April. Temperatures swing a lot, so wear layers that are easy to take on and off.
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Summer
Jun–AugThe rainy season in June, then humid heat with highs of 32–34°C in July and August. It's the season of the Gion Matsuri, the Gozan no Okuribi bonfires and kawadoko (riverside dining platforms).
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Autumn
Sep–NovSeptember brings lingering heat; in October there are more clear, comfortable autumn days. Autumn leaves peak from mid-November to early December.
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Winter
Dec–FebHighs around 10°C, with mornings dropping close to 0°C. Snow settles in the city only a few times a year.
Events
Events & festivals in Kyoto City
February
MayAoi Matsuri
Kansai ・ Kyoto City
Every year on May 15 (postponed to the 16th if it rains; if it also rains on the 16th, the procession is canceled). Preliminary rites such as Yabusame horseback archery (May 3) and the Saio-dai purification ceremony (May 4) are held in early May
2027: May 15 (held every year on May 15; postponed to the 16th if it rains)
May–OctoberNoryo Yuka / Kawadoko (Kamogawa & Kibune)
Kansai ・ Kyoto City
Kamogawa Noryo Yuka usually runs May 1 – October 15, and Kibune Kawadoko usually runs May 1 – September 30 (season and hours vary by restaurant). In 2026, Kamogawa Noryo Yuka runs until October 15
JulyGion Matsuri
Kansai ・ Kyoto City
Usually July 1–31 (Yamahoko procession: Saki Matsuri July 17, Ato Matsuri July 24; Yoiyama eves: Saki Matsuri July 14–16, Ato Matsuri July 21–23)
AugustGozan Okuribi (Kyoto Five Mountains Bonfires)
Kansai ・ Kyoto City
Every year on August 16 (from 20:00)
2027: Aug 16 (Mon)
OctoberJidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages)
Kansai ・ Kyoto City
Every year on October 22 (postponed to the 23rd if it rains)
2026: Oct 22 (Thu). Postponed to Oct 23 if it rains
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto City
Temple
ParkMaruyama Park (Gion Shidare-zakura)
Kansai ・ Kyoto City
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
Mountain
Castle
Avenue & old town
ShrineWinter Scenery
Winter Scenery in Kyoto City
Snowy villageMiyama Kayabuki-no-Sato in Snow
Kansai ・ Miyama, Kyoto
❄ Best season: Early Dec – Late Feb
✦ Illumination
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Kyoto City
Shrine
Temple
Temple
TempleHogon-in Temple (Arashiyama)
Kansai ・ Arashiyama, Kyoto
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Late Nov
✦ IlluminationNow on
Temple
TempleAttractions
Attractions in Kyoto City
AquariumKyoto Aquarium
Kansai ・ Kyoto City
An inland aquarium in Umekoji Park, within walking distance of Kyoto Station. Its exhibits explore Kyoto's waterside nature and how it connects, from the "Kyoto River" to the "Kyoto Sea." With a dolphin stadium and jellyfish displays, it's an easy stop between Kyoto sightseeing spots.
ZooKyoto City Zoo
Kansai ・ Okazaki, Kyoto
A city-run zoo inside Okazaki Park, home to Heian Shrine and several art museums. In its compact grounds you can see elephants, gorillas, and wild animals from Kyoto's forests. Admission is free for junior high students and younger, and just ¥750 for adults.
ExperienceNintendo Museum
Kansai ・ Uji
A museum in Uji, Kyoto, that displays Nintendo's products through the years and lets you play hands-on exhibits. Tickets are date- and time-specific and must be reserved in advance, through a monthly lottery or first-come, first-served sales of slots that open up. If you want to include it in your itinerary, applying from the lottery 3 months before your visit is the surest way.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendlyAdvance, date-specific tickets required
Theme parkUZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE
Kansai ・ Uzumasa
Toei Kyoto Studio Park, a samurai-drama theme park that opened in 1975, reopened on March 28, 2026 as UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE after the first phase of its renewal. It is now an immersive park for adults built around the concept of wandering into Kyoto in the Edo period, with the second phase scheduled to open in spring 2027. It stays open until 21:00.
Airport Access
Getting to Kyoto City from the airport
Compare trains, buses and taxis from the airport by travel time and fare.
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Kyoto City
🎫 Combo ticket
🚄 JR
🚄 JRWEST QR Kansai Area Pass
Kansai ・ 1, 2 or 4 consecutive days (from 4:00 on the first day of use to 24:00 on the last day, Japan time)
From ¥2,700
🚄 JRKansai WIDE Area Pass
Kansai ・ 5 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
From ¥12,000
🚄 JR
🎫 Combo ticketGetting Around
Getting to and from Kyoto City
Kyoto → Kanazawa
Fastest: Thunderbird Kyoto–Tsuruga about 55 min + Hokuriku Shinkansen Tsurugi Tsuruga–Kanazawa about 57 min (timetable example) + transfer
🚆 Limited express🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Kyoto City TripPR
Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Kyoto station; actual weather varies from year to year.
