Climate Insights for Kyōtango

Kyōtango Shi, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
January
1°C low
Wettest
July
284mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kyōtango is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1928mm of precipitation falls per year. Kyōtango receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kyōtango is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 55cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 1° Feb Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 2° Mar Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° Apr Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 9° May Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jun Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jul Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Nov Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Dec Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kyōtango vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 20mm Feb Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 20mm Mar Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 147mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 227mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 284mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 242mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 233mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 168mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 12mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kyōtango is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1928mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 161mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 284mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 85mm. That's 199mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 55cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Kyōtango is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kyōtango, which began on June 21, 2026. Kyōtango is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 413mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 752mm across the season with a monthly average of 251mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 486mm across the season with a monthly average of 162mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 277mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Expect around 52cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kyōtango based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C
8 °C
11 km/h
91 mm
20 cm
Feb
2 °C
8 °C
11 km/h
87 mm
20 cm
Mar
5 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
119 mm
2 cm
Apr
9 °C
18 °C
10 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
227 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
284 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
32 °C
8 km/h
242 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
21 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
233 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
10 °C
11 km/h
99 mm
12 cm
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