SeasonMapKyoto vs Osaka: which is better, month by month
Kyoto and Osaka are within 3 points in all 12 months — Kyoto peaks at 85 in May, Osaka at 84 in November.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Kyoto vs Osaka — all 12 months
| Month | Kyoto | Osaka | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66Ccold, a little rain, clean air | 69Ccold, a little rain | Tie | 3 |
| February | 68Ccold, a little rain, clean air | 71Bcold, a little rain | Tie | 3 |
| March | 73Bcool, rainy | 75Bcool, rainy | Tie | 2 |
| April | 80Anice, soaked | 83Anice, rainy | Tie | 3 |
| May | 85Awarm, soaked, muggy air | 82Awarm, soaked | Tie | 3 |
| June | 69Chot, soaked, muggy air | 66Chot, soaked, muggy air | Tie | 3 |
| July | 52Dsweltering, soaked, muggy air | 51Dsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Tie | 1 |
| August | 54Dsweltering, soaked, clean air | 53Dsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Tie | 1 |
| September | 64Chot, soaked, clean air | 61Csweltering, soaked, muggy air | Tie | 3 |
| October | 82Awarm, soaked, clean air | 80Awarm, soaked, muggy air | Tie | 2 |
| November | 81Anice, a little rain, clean air | 84Anice, a little rain, muggy air | Tie | 3 |
| December | 71Bcold, a little rain, clean air | 73Bcool, a little rain, muggy air | Tie | 2 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is January (66 vs 69). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.