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Obon travel period
📅 Mid-August
Family visits and domestic travel increase, which can make transport and popular destinations busier.
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Kyoto Weather in August
Midsummer · Typhoon riskIn Kyoto, August averages about 35°C (94°F) during the day and 26°C (78°F) at night, so afternoons generally feel very hot while evenings are warm. JMA's 1991–2020 normal records about 8 August days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the 2016–2025 average monthly rainfall is roughly 220 mm.
Avg high94.5°F 34.7°CAvg low78.2°F 25.7°CRainy-day normal~8.3 daysMonthly rain219.9 mm
🧳 Packing guide
What to wear in Kyoto in August
A practical August packing list for Kyoto starts here: pack very light, breathable clothing, sun protection and shoes that handle heat well. A compact rain shell is useful, and the latest typhoon and transport updates matter more than long-range averages close to departure.
Travel takeaway: This can still be a rewarding time to visit, but keep outdoor plans flexible and recheck the short-range forecast before travel.
🗓️ Travel timing at a glance
Kyoto: 12-month travel weather
Kyoto has four distinct seasons, a wetter early-summer period and hot, humid midsummer weather. Typhoon impacts are possible in late summer.
JanWinterFebWinterMarEarly springAprSpringMaySpringJunRainy seasonJulRainy season · SummerAugMidsummer · Typhoon riskSepLate summer · Typhoon riskOctAutumnNovLate autumnDecWinter
Monthly labels summarize typical climate patterns for trip planning. Always check the latest forecast and tropical-storm alerts before departure.
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Kyoto 2026 events & busy periods
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🎊 Featured event
Gion Matsuri
📅 Jul 1–31 · processions Jul 17 & 24
Kyoto’s major summer festival runs through July, with especially large crowds around the Yamahoko float processions.
Check official source →Event dates, holiday schedules and opening hours can change. Recheck the linked official tourism or government source before departure.
Kyoto in August · recent 3 years
Compare the same month across 2025, 2024 and 2023 using JMA station monthly observations.
2025
Avg high 35.8°CAvg low 26.3°CMonthly rain 305.5 mm
2024
Avg high 35.5°CAvg low 26.1°CMonthly rain 154.0 mm
2023
Avg high 35.5°CAvg low 26.7°CMonthly rain 195.5 mm
Recent 3-year summaries use JMA monthly mean daily maximum/minimum temperature and monthly precipitation. Daily calendar detail is not shown for Kyoto in this release.
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