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The temperatures in Kyoto in May are comfortable with low of 16°C and and high up to 22°C.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Kyoto during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Kyoto in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Kyoto in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Kyoto before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 4° | 9 | 14 | 8 | 110 mm | Awful | Kyoto in January |
| February | 9° / 5° | 9 | 13 | 7 | 110 mm | Awful | Kyoto in February |
| March | 13° / 7° | 8 | 21 | 2 | 155 mm | Awful | Kyoto in March |
| April | 18° / 12° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 169 mm | Ok | Kyoto in April |
| May | 22° / 16° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 202 mm | Ok | Kyoto in May |
| June | 25° / 20° | 9 | 21 | 0 | 303 mm | Good | Kyoto in June |
| July | 29° / 24° | 12 | 19 | 0 | 411 mm | Ok | Kyoto in July |
| August | 31° / 25° | 9 | 22 | 0 | 316 mm | Ok | Kyoto in August |
| September | 27° / 22° | 10 | 20 | 0 | 379 mm | Good | Kyoto in September |
| October | 22° / 17° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 249 mm | Good | Kyoto in October |
| November | 17° / 12° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 138 mm | Good | Kyoto in November |
| December | 11° / 7° | 8 | 20 | 4 | 139 mm | Awful | Kyoto in December |