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 high | 31°C / 88°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 220 mm / 8.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 13 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.