Kyoto weather in May
May in Kyoto: nice, soaked, with very humid — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Kyoto · #199 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kyoto climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 163 mm / 6.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kyoto in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kyoto?
- May in Kyoto: nice, soaked, with very humid — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Kyoto on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Kyoto in May?
- In May, Kyoto averages a daily high of 22.9°C and a low of 13.9°C, with about 163.4 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kyoto in May?
- Kyoto has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in May.