Kyoto Weather in May
Japan · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high22°C (72°F)
Avg low12°C (54°F)
Rainfall152 mm (6.0 in)
RatingGood 7/10
Expect warm days in Kyoto in May: the average high is 22°C (72°F) and the average low is 12°C (54°F). May is spring in Japan. The month is wet, with about 152 mm (6.0 in) of rain spread over 11 days. You get roughly 13.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Kyoto?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Kyoto. The weather rates good (7/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 22°C (72°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (54°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 152 mm (6.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 68% |
| Daylight | 13.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.2 km/h |
| vs April | 5°C warmer than April, with 20 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Kyoto in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Kyoto weather in other months
Jan7°C / 0°C89 mmPoorFeb8°C / 0°C92 mmPoorMar12°C / 3°C119 mmPoorApr18°C / 7°C132 mmGoodMay22°C / 12°C152 mmGoodJun26°C / 18°C193 mmPoorJul30°C / 22°C227 mmPoorAug31°C / 23°C166 mmPoorSep27°C / 20°C187 mmPoorOct22°C / 13°C151 mmGoodNov16°C / 7°C93 mmGoodDec10°C / 2°C104 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit KyotoJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Nara23°C · 170 mm
- Osaka23°C · 170 mm
- Kobe22°C · 150 mm
- Nagoya23°C · 177 mm
- Hiroshima23°C · 144 mm
- Yokohama23°C · 152 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.