Kyoto weather in August

August in Kyoto: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Kyoto · #511 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 57/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kyoto climate normals — August

Daytime high31°C / 88°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low24°C / 76°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Rainfall220 mm / 8.6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days16 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 75°F
Sunshine9.7 h/day
Daylight13.4 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)44🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kyoto in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Kyoto?
August in Kyoto: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Kyoto on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
What is the weather like in Kyoto in August?
In August, Kyoto averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 24.2°C, with about 219.6 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kyoto in August?
Kyoto has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in August.

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