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Kyoto

Decide whether to visit or live in Kyoto, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kyoto month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kyoto are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 16–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and June the wettest (about 254 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January8.2-0.5547.3
February9.10.1657.4
March13.63.91148.2
April18.88.81558.5
May23.313.51839.1
June26.718.12548.7
July30.823.02489.6
August32.424.018310.5
September28.420.61928.5
October21.913.71907.7
November16.37.2717.9
December10.61.6577.3

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What is being reported around Kyoto

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01 · Overview

Kyoto, in brief

Kyoto is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Kyoto took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kyoto

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kyoto

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Kyoto

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kyoto

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kyoto

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08 · Questions

Questions about Kyoto

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kyoto

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Kyoto located and what are its coordinates?

Kyoto is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 35.0211, 135.7538 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kyoto?

Kyoto has a recorded population of approximately 1,463,723 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JPY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kyoto?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kyoto include ja, and the circulating currency is JPY.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kyoto?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Kyoto, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.