What is the weather like in Kyoto vs Tokyo in May?

In May, Kyoto averages 26°C high / 15°C low with about 167 mm of rain; Tokyo averages 24°C high / 15°C low with about 128 mm.

Kyoto vs Tokyo in May

Kyoto and Tokyo are nearly tied in May — 85 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kyoto is warm, soaked, muggy air; Tokyo is warm, rainy, muggy air.

Kyoto vs Tokyo — May climate, side by side

	🇯🇵 Kyoto	🇯🇵 Tokyo
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	27°C	24°C
Avg high / low	26° / 15°	24° / 15°
Rainfall	167 mm	128 mm
Rainy days	12	12
Humidity	76%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	55	75

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Kyoto 🇯🇵 Japanwarm, soaked, muggy air · best May85
Tokyo 🇯🇵 Japanwarm, rainy, muggy air · best May85

Kyoto vs Tokyo in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kyoto or Tokyo?: Kyoto and Tokyo are nearly tied in May — 85 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kyoto is warm, soaked, muggy air; Tokyo is warm, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Kyoto vs Tokyo in May?: In May, Kyoto averages 26°C high / 15°C low with about 167 mm of rain; Tokyo averages 24°C high / 15°C low with about 128 mm.