NipponPlan · Kyoto

Kyoto in AugustA hard time to go

Weather: Hot · 25 to 34 °C
Rain: Some rain · Comfortable air
What to pack: Light clothes, water and a hand fan. Add a small umbrella.

Our advice: The weather is difficult for your interests. Plan indoor days or think about other dates. Better months for your interests: April, May, November.

The old capital: temples, gardens, geisha districts and quiet lanes. Spring and autumn are very busy, so start early.

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Who travels友 Friends 恋 Couples 独 Solo 家 Families

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食 food 夜 nightlife 寺 temples 買 shopping遊 anime and games 山 nature 湯 onsen 芸 art and design+ 4 moreShow fewer

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Good fitKyoto StationA big modern hub with trains to everywhere, shops and many hotels.because food家Families独Solo友Friends¥¥

Good fitGion and HigashiyamaOld wooden streets, tea houses and big temples on the hill. The most traditional area.because food恋Couples独Solo¥¥¥

Good fitKawaramachi and NishikiThe central shopping and food area, with a covered market and many bars.because food友Friends恋Couples独Solo¥¥

Good fitArashiyamaA river, a bamboo grove and mountain temples at the west edge. Quiet at night.because nature恋Couples独Solo¥¥

Good fitKita: Kinkaku-ji and KitanoA quiet north side with the Golden Pavilion, small shops and local food.because food独Solo恋Couples家Families¥

Reading for this place

Seasons5 min readSeptember: shoulder weeks and typhoon checksSeptember can be a good month for travel, with the summer crowds gone. Learn how to use the shoulder weeks and check typhoon risk before you book.About this place

Guides5 min readArashiyama in a half day, away from the crowdsArashiyama is busy at midday. Go early for the bamboo grove, walk the river and choose one temple garden. Here is a half day that avoids the worst crowds.About this place

Guides5 min readKawaramachi and Pontocho: a shopping and evening walkA walk from the afternoon arcades to the Kamo riverbank and the lanes of Pontocho at dusk, with dinner, respect for the district and a plan for late nights.About this place

Weather by season

Spring春

Mild9 to 20 °CSome rain

Summer夏

Hot23 to 31 °CWet

Autumn秋

Mild15 to 23 °CSome rain

Winter冬

Cool2 to 10 °CDry

Official climate normals (Japan Meteorological Agency), checked 2026-10-04.

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