Worst time to visit Kyoto

Some months in Kyoto are clearly tougher for travel — extreme heat, cold, drenching rain, or peak storm season. Here's what to skip.

Months to avoid

MonthWhy
Julyvery hot (32°C / 90°F)
Augustvery hot (33°C / 91°F)peak typhoon season
Septemberpeak typhoon season
Octoberpeak typhoon season

Better times to go

Better months: April (20°C, 9 rain days) · May (25°C, 9 rain days) · June (28°C, 11 rain days)

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Monthly averages, 10-day forecast, and the best months to visit.