Kyoto weather in July
Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in July
Fair
Best time to visit: April – June, September – November
What is the weather like in Kyoto in July?
In July, Kyoto is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 168 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kyoto.
July compared
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More details for July
- Daylight
- 14 h 18 min04:54 – 19:12
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on average
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+9Asia/Tokyo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in July
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Kyoto in July: quick answers
Is Kyoto hot in July?
Yes. In July, Kyoto is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Does it rain much in Kyoto in July?
Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 168 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)