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Weather for Kyoto

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The best time to visit Kyoto is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when the most agreeable weather corresponds with a variety of major cultural events. Kyoto is also exceptionally picturesque at these times, with cherry blossoms flowering anytime from late March to early April, and leaves turning gold and red during November. However, the city is extremely crowded during these seasons and it is best to book accommodation well in advance. Although Kyoto summers (June-August) are particularly hot and humid and winters very chilly, the sights of the ancient capital can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Day

Weather (day) Temp (max day) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Fri
Partly Cloudy Day
 Partly cloudy skies
5
°C
 0.5mm
6
w
 58%
1,021mb
Good
Sat
Cloudy
 Cloudy skies
5
°C
 0.3mm
9
w
 64%
1,023mb
Good
Sun
Mod Sleet Swrs Day
 Light sleet showers
4
°C
 0.6mm
11
wnw
 66%
1,029mb
Good
Mon
Cloudy
 Cloudy skies
6
°C
 4.6mm
2
nnw
 50%
1,027mb
Good
Tue
Partly Cloudy Day
 Partly cloudy skies
9
°C
 3.9mm
3
nne
 90%
1,020mb
Good
Wed
Mod Rain
 Light rain
7
°C
 9.1mm
6
nnw
 93%
1,012mb
Moderate
Thu
Iso Snow Swrs Day
 Light snow showers
3
°C
 0.6mm
8
nnw
 75%
1,016mb
Good
Fri
Mod Snow Swrs Day
 Moderate or heavy snow showers
4
°C
 2mm
15
wnw
 67%
1,014mb
Moderate
Sat
Mod Snow Swrs Day
 Moderate or heavy snow showers
2
°C
 2mm
15
wnw
 77%
1,018mb
Moderate
Sun
Sunny
 Sunny skies
2
°C
 0.5mm
8
nnw
 70%
1,026mb
Good

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Fri
Occ Light Snow
 Light snow
-
3
°C
 2.3mm
4
nw
 95%
1,022mb
Good
Sat
Clear
 Clear skies
-
4
°C
 5.8mm
4
w
 90%
1,026mb
Good
Sun
Clear
 Clear skies
-
1
°C
 5.8mm
3
nnw
 91%
1,032mb
Good
Mon
Freezing Drizzle
 Heavy freezing drizzle
2
°C
 6.1mm
4
ene
 95%
1,024mb
Poor
Tue
Iso Rain Swrs Night
 Patchy light drizzle
2
°C
 4.6mm
3
nne
 98%
1,018mb
Moderate
Wed
Occ Light Rain
 Light drizzle
-
2
°C
 0.4mm
3
w
 99%
1,012mb
Poor
Thu
Occ Light Snow
 Light snow
0
°C
 0.3mm
7
wsw
 90%
1,015mb
Good
Fri
Mod Snow
 Patchy moderate snow
-
2
°C
 1.6mm
4
n
 90%
1,024mb
Moderate
Sat
Sunny
 Sunny skies
-
3
°C
 1.2mm
4
nne
 90%
1,027mb
Good
Last updated at 16:05, Friday 10 February
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The maximum temperature is the highest temperature forecast between dawn and dusk, and the minimum temperature is the lowest temperature expected from dusk on the day in question to dawn the next day. The temperature is in °C, or Celsius.
Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.
Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:
  • 0 to 30 is very low
  • 31 to 50 is low
  • 51 to 70 is moderate to low
  • 71 to 80 is moderate
  • 81 to 90 is moderate to high
  • 91 to 100 is high
Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)
Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:
  • Very poor - less than 1km
  • Poor - between 1km and 4km
  • Moderate - between 4km and 10km
  • Good - between 10km and 20km
  • Very good - between 20km and 40km
  • Excellent - more than 40km
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