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Kyoto Weather in February
WinterFebruary in Kyoto is usually cold by day and cold at night, with 2016–2025 average highs around 11°C (51°F) and lows near 2°C (36°F). JMA's 1991–2020 normal records about 7 February days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the 2016–2025 average monthly rainfall is roughly 50 mm.
Avg high51.1°F 10.6°CAvg low36.1°F 2.3°CRainy-day normal~7.3 daysMonthly rain49.6 mm
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What to wear in Kyoto in February
For what to wear in Kyoto in February, warm layers and a proper jacket or coat are useful, especially after sunset. Heavy rain gear is usually unnecessary, although a small umbrella is an easy backup.
Travel takeaway: The month can be a practical time to visit when your packing matches the daytime-to-evening temperature change.
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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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⚠️ Busy / closure period
Golden Week
📅 Late April–early May
One of Japan’s busiest domestic travel periods. Popular transport and hotels can fill quickly, so early booking is useful.
Check official source →Event dates, holiday schedules and opening hours can change. Recheck the linked official tourism or government source before departure.
Kyoto in February · recent 3 years
Compare the same month across 2025, 2024 and 2023 using JMA station monthly observations.
2025
Avg high 8.8°CAvg low 0.8°CMonthly rain 19.0 mm
2024
Avg high 11.8°CAvg low 4.3°CMonthly rain 111.0 mm
2023
Avg high 10.5°CAvg low 2.4°CMonthly rain 36.0 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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Kyoto weather in other months
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