Weather in Kyoto in May
Kyoto offers pleasantly warm weather with frequent rainfall (avg 18.1°C, 11 rainy days). Weather score: 8.8/10 · Very good
Avg temp
18.1°C
Daytime high
23.5°C
Night low
13°C
Rainy days
11
Sun per day
9.5 h
Kyoto climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3°C | 8°C | -0.7°C | 7 | 7.4 h | 5.4/10 |
| February | 4°C | 8.9°C | -0.2°C | 7 | 7.6 h | 5.4/10 |
| March | 8.3°C | 13.7°C | 3.2°C | 11 | 8.4 h | 6.8/10 |
| April | 13°C | 18.4°C | 7.7°C | 11 | 8.6 h | 7.6/10 |
| May | 18.1°C | 23.5°C | 13°C | 11 | 9.5 h | 8.8/10 |
| June | 21.8°C | 26.4°C | 17.5°C | 14 | 8.7 h | 8/10 |
| July | 25.9°C | 30°C | 22.4°C | 17 | 9.1 h | 7.2/10 |
| August | 27.1°C | 31.5°C | 23.6°C | 13 | 10.1 h | 8/10 |
| September | 23°C | 27.2°C | 19.6°C | 14 | 8.4 h | 8/10 |
| October | 16.9°C | 21.5°C | 12.8°C | 10 | 8.1 h | 8.8/10 |
| November | 11.4°C | 16.3°C | 7.1°C | 7 | 7.7 h | 7.4/10 |
| December | 5.6°C | 10.3°C | 1.5°C | 8 | 7.2 h | 6.6/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Kyoto in May
How warm is it in Kyoto in May?
In May, Kyoto averages 18.1°C, with daytime highs of 23.5°C and night lows of 13°C.
Does it rain a lot in Kyoto in May?
May sees around 11 rainy days and about 155.9 mm of rainfall in Kyoto.
Is May a good month to visit Kyoto?
May scores 8.8/10 for Kyoto. Kyoto offers pleasantly warm weather with frequent rainfall (avg 18.1°C, 11 rainy days).