Kyoto Weather in August

What's the weather like in Kyoto (Kyōto) in August 2024?

The climate in Kyoto during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in Kyoto and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

Kyoto weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.3°C 86.5°F
Nightly temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Average temperature 26°C 78.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 126 mm 5 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 27.1°C 80.8°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kyoto with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Kyoto

Kyoto average temperature in August

August rainfall

Kyoto average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Kyoto average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kyoto in August 2024.

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Kyoto weather stats

Kyoto weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30°C 86°F
Driest month: December 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 5.5°C 41.9°F
Wettest month: June 228mm 9ins
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