Kyoto in May

In May, Kyoto averages 25°C (77°F) during the day and 15°C (59°F) at night, with around 9 days of rain (140 mm total).

Conditions are comfortable for sightseeing without being sweltering. Occasional showers are likely but won't dominate.

May is a great month to visit Kyoto: pleasant temperatures and relatively few wet days.

25°C
Avg high
15°C
Avg low
9
Rain days
140 mm
Rainfall

Kyoto in other months

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 9°C / 48°F 1°C / 34°F 55 mm 5 0
February 10°C / 50°F 2°C / 36°F 75 mm 5 0
March 14°C / 57°F 5°C / 41°F 115 mm 8 0
April 20°C / 68°F 10°C / 50°F 135 mm 9 0
May 25°C / 77°F 15°C / 59°F 140 mm 9 0
June 28°C / 82°F 20°C / 68°F 180 mm 11 0
July 32°C / 90°F 24°C / 75°F 160 mm 9 0
August 33°C / 91°F 25°C / 77°F 115 mm 7 0
September 28°C / 82°F 21°C / 70°F 160 mm 9 0
October 23°C / 73°F 15°C / 59°F 110 mm 8 0
November 17°C / 63°F 9°C / 48°F 75 mm 6 0
December 12°C / 54°F 4°C / 39°F 55 mm 5 0

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