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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 MayA good time to go
Weather
Mild · 15 to 25 °C
Rain
Some rain · Comfortable air
Events
Golden Week holidays
What to pack
Light layers. Add a small umbrella.

Our advice: The weather suits your trip. Book early if the dates fall in a busy week. 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.

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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

Seasons5 min readGolden Week: plan around the holiday runGolden Week is a run of national holidays in late April and early May. Learn how it affects trains, hotels and opening hours, and how to plan around it.About this placeSeasons5 min readMay: mild weather and the spring festival seasonMay brings mild weather, green parks and spring festivals to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Learn what to expect and how to pick the right days for a relaxed trip.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.