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Kyoto’s major summer festival runs through July, with especially large crowds around the Yamahoko float processions.
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Kyoto Weather in September
Late summer · Typhoon riskWeather in Kyoto during September is typically hot in the daytime and mild to warm after sunset, based on 2016–2025 averages of 30°C (87°F) / 22°C (72°F). JMA's 1991–2020 normal records about 10 September days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the 2016–2025 average monthly rainfall is roughly 178 mm.
Avg high86.8°F 30.4°CAvg low72.4°F 22.4°CRainy-day normal~9.8 daysMonthly rain178.3 mm
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What to wear in Kyoto in September
For what to wear in Kyoto in September, light, breathable clothes work best, with sun protection for long outdoor days. 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.
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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
Check major events, holidays and periods that may affect crowds, transport or opening hours.
⚠️ Busy / closure period
New Year holiday period
📅 Late December–early January
Some shops close for several days or reduce opening hours, while transport and accommodation demand can rise.
Check official source →Event dates, holiday schedules and opening hours can change. Recheck the linked official tourism or government source before departure.
Kyoto in September · recent 3 years
Compare the same month across 2025, 2024 and 2023 using JMA station monthly observations.
2025
Avg high 32.2°CAvg low 24.1°CMonthly rain 90.5 mm
2024
Avg high 33.6°CAvg low 25.0°CMonthly rain 39.5 mm
2023
Avg high 32.7°CAvg low 24.0°CMonthly rain 70.0 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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Current Kyoto weather and 7-day forecast
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Kyoto weather in other months
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