Weather in Kyoto in September
September in Kyoto is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Japan, this is how Kyoto actually wears September, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, September sits in the middle of Kyoto's year.
Pack for Kyoto in September, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 26°C
22–29°C
- Rainfall
- 204 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- 5.5 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Kyoto in September. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
September is a wetter month in Kyoto. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Rain jacket
Where to stay in Kyoto
Dates are a starting point for September.
Travel guides for Kyoto
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Kyoto
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Similar weather in September
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FAQs about Kyoto
Climate averages for Kyoto, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Kyoto is between April and July, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 30°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 250 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
