Kyoto City→
Station: KyotoKyoto, Arashiyama, Gion, Fushimi Inari
High
29.2℃
Low
20.7℃
- Precip.
- 178.5mm
- Sunshine
- 143h
- Sunset
- 18:06
The heat lingers. Kawadoko riverside dining on the Kamo River and in Kibune until late September
Kansai Weather Guide
Kansai Weather in September: What to Wear & Expect
September in Kansai is a season when the summer heat lingers. Kyoto's high is 29.2°C, and in early September many days still top 30°C. Typhoons and the autumn rain front also make it a rainy month, and the Kii Peninsula in particular can see heavy downpours. Late in the month, mornings and evenings gradually cool down, and moon-viewing events for the harvest moon (chushu no meigetsu) are held in many places.
- Kyoto high
- 29.2℃
- Kyoto low
- 20.7℃
- Kyoto rainfall
- 178.5mm
- Kyoto sunset
- 18:06
Overview
Kansai in September: Key Points
- ✓Kyoto's high is 29.2°C. Early September is as hot as midsummer
- ✓Typhoons and autumn rain make it a rainy month. Check the forecast often
- ✓Mornings and evenings start to cool down late in the month
- ✓Harvest moon-viewing events are held in many places
By Area
September Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for September 15.
Osaka→
Station: OsakaOsaka, Namba, Umeda, Osaka Castle
High
29.5℃
Low
21.9℃
- Precip.
- 152.8mm
- Sunshine
- 162h
- Sunset
- 18:07
Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri in mid-September. Highs around 30°C
Nara→
Station: NaraNara, Nara Park, Todaiji, Mt. Yoshino
High
28.8℃
Low
20.1℃
- Precip.
- 159mm
- Sunshine
- 152h
- Sunset
- 18:05
Highs around 29°C. Uneme Matsuri at Sarusawa Pond on the night of the harvest moon
Kobe & Arima Onsen→
Station: KobeKobe, Arima Onsen, Kitano Ijinkan, Mt. Rokko
High
28.8℃
Low
22.6℃
- Precip.
- 157.2mm
- Sunshine
- 164h
- Sunset
- 18:08
Highs around 29°C. Evening strolls by the harbor become pleasant again
Himeji→
Station: HimejiHimeji, Himeji Castle, Mt. Shosha
High
28.6℃
Low
19.8℃
- Precip.
- 177.8mm
- Sunshine
- 159h
- Sunset
- 18:10
Highs around 29°C. A rainy month
Lake Biwa→
Station: HikoneOtsu, Hikone, Omihachiman, Nagahama
High
27.6℃
Low
20.2℃
- Precip.
- 167.7mm
- Sunshine
- 163h
- Sunset
- 18:05
Highs around 28°C. Lakeside cycling becomes enjoyable again
Shirahama & Nanki→
Station: Nanki-ShirahamaShirahama, Kumano Kodo, Nachikatsuura, Kushimoto
High
28.5℃
Low
21.5℃
- Precip.
- 259.8mm
- Sunshine
- —
- Sunset
- 18:07
Highs around 29°C, with some days still warm enough to swim. Watch out for typhoons
Koyasan→
Station: KoyasanKoyasan, Okunoin, Danjo Garan
High
23.7℃
Low
15.3℃
- Precip.
- 247.5mm
- Sunshine
- 125h
- Sunset
- 18:06
Highs around 24°C, mornings 15°C. Lots of rain
Amanohashidate & Ine→
Station: MaizuruMiyazu, Amanohashidate, Ine
High
27.6℃
Low
19.3℃
- Precip.
- 238.3mm
- Sunshine
- 135h
- Sunset
- 18:08
A rainy month. Highs around 28°C
Ise & Shima→
Station: ObataIse, Ise Jingu, Toba, Shima
High
28.3℃
Low
19.9℃
- Precip.
- 319.2mm
- Sunshine
- 150h
- Sunset
- 18:02
One of the rainiest times in Kansai. Keep an eye on typhoon information
What to Wear
What to Wear in Kansai in September
Tops
Short sleeves; light long sleeves late in the month
Outerwear
A light layer for air conditioning, mornings and evenings
Bottoms
Lightweight pants
Shoes
Comfortable walking shoes like sneakers that dry quickly if they get wet
Accessories
Folding umbrella, hat and sunscreen
On Koyasan, mornings and evenings drop to around 15°C. Bring a long-sleeved layer.
Good to Know
Good to Know
Typhoon season
September is when typhoons are most likely to approach. Trains, flights and ferries may be suspended, so keep your schedule flexible.
Watch out for lingering heat
In early September, days are as hot as midsummer. Keep drinking water and protecting yourself from the sun.
Silver Week
The holidays in mid to late September (Respect for the Aged Day and Autumnal Equinox Day) can make tourist spots crowded.
Have rainy-day plans ready
It's a rainy month, so it's a good idea to have plans you can enjoy in the rain, like museums and indoor experiences.
Events
September Events & Highlights
The highlight of this festival is yarimawashi, when teams pull huge wooden floats called danjiri around street corners at full speed.
Read the guide：Kishiwada Danjiri Festival →Moon-Viewing Events (Kangetsu)
Kyoto, Nara and moreAround the harvest moon (mid-September to early October)Moon-viewing events are held at places like Osawa Pond at Daikakuji, Shimogamo Shrine and Sarusawa Pond in Nara.
Kawadoko (Riverside Dining Platforms)
Kyoto (Kamo River, Kibune)Until SeptemberMany kawadoko along the Kamo River and in Kibune stay open until September, and September, when the heat eases, is a great time to go.
A Kyoto summer tradition from early summer to autumn, when restaurants build wooden dining platforms over or beside the river and serve meals on them. Along the Kamo River in the city center they are called "noryo yuka," with about 90 restaurants lining the west bank between Nijo and Gojo. In Kibune in northern Kyoto they are called "kawadoko," and you can enjoy the cool air on platforms set right above the mountain stream.
Read the guide：Noryo Yuka / Kawadoko (Kamogawa & Kibune) →Tours & tickets for this eventPR
Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Kyoto in September?＋
On average, the high is 29.2°C and the low is 20.7°C. Early September stays as hot as midsummer.
Q. Are there many typhoons in Kansai in September?＋
It's the time when typhoons are most likely to approach. Check the weather forecast during your trip and be prepared for transport suspensions.
Q. What should I wear in Kansai in September?＋
Short sleeves are fine for most of the month. Bring a light layer for air conditioning and for mornings and evenings late in the month.
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Kansai TripPR
Other Months
Kansai Weather in Other Months
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperatures are from a representative station in each area; actual weather varies from year to year.