Kyoto weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Fair
Best time to visit: April – June, September – November
What is the weather like in Kyoto in August?
In August, Kyoto is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 104 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kyoto.
August compared
How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.
| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 54 | 55 | 72 |
| Day | 30° | 31° | 27° |
| Night | 23° | 24° | 20° |
| Sun | 6 h | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 14 | 10 | 11 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 13 h 31 min05:16 – 18:47
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on average
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+9Asia/Tokyo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %48 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %59 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in August
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Kyoto in August: quick answers
Is Kyoto hot in August?
Yes. In August, Kyoto is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Does it rain much in Kyoto in August?
Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 104 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)