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Kyoto京都

City guide
Stays
  1. Torii path with lantern at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
  2. Water reflection of Kinkaku-ji Temple a sunny day, Kyoto, Japan
  3. Wooden and bamboo facades of dwellings with sudare in a cobbled street of Gion, perspective effect with vanishing point, Kyoto, Japan
  4. Streets of Gion, Kyoto - Gion7709
  5. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Unsplash)
Kyoto in AugustA fair 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 has some weak points. Read the notes and keep a plan B for bad days. Better months for your interests: January, February, November.

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

Make it yours

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I like
食 food夜 nightlife寺 temples買 shopping遊 anime and games山 nature湯 onsen芸 art and design

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Reading for this place

Guides5 min readHimeji Castle: a day trip from Osaka or KyotoHow to spend a day at Himeji Castle from Osaka or Kyoto: the castle, the garden next door, the route and what to check first.About this placeSeasons5 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 placeGuides6 min readTen days across Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and OsakaA ten-day first trip through Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka: the order, the nights, the food and the train days that need a check.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.