Kyoto weather in December
December in Kyoto: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Kyoto · #265 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kyoto climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 49 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.4 cm / 0.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kyoto in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Kyoto?
- December in Kyoto: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Kyoto on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Kyoto in December?
- In December, Kyoto averages a daily high of 10.5°C and a low of 2.8°C, with about 49.3 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kyoto in December?
- Kyoto has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in December.
- Does it snow in Kyoto in December?
- Kyoto sees roughly 2.4 cm of snowfall in December.