Kyoto Weather in October
Japan · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high22°C (71°F)
Avg low13°C (56°F)
Rainfall151 mm (5.9 in)
RatingGood 6.9/10
Expect warm days in Kyoto in October: the average high is 22°C (71°F) and the average low is 13°C (56°F). October is autumn (fall) in Japan. The month is wet, with about 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain spread over 12 days. You get roughly 11.1 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is October a good time to visit Kyoto?
Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Kyoto. The weather rates good (6.9/10) on our comfort score.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 22°C (71°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 13°C (56°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 66% |
| Daylight | 11.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.2 km/h |
| vs September | 6°C cooler than September, with 36 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Kyoto in October
- 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
← SeptemberBest time to visit KyotoNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Izmir24°C · 45 mm · Excellent
- Kathmandu23°C · 52 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 60 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum25°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Beijing20°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Tianjin21°C · 26 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- Nara22°C · 178 mm
- Osaka22°C · 178 mm
- Kobe22°C · 142 mm
- Nagoya23°C · 173 mm
- Hiroshima22°C · 103 mm
- Yokohama22°C · 199 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.