In April, the weather everywhere in Kyoto Prefecture is calmer than it was in March, and the weather is completely spring-like; by the first half of April, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, both in Kyoto City and in Miyama-cho and Maizuru City. However, it can still get cold in the mornings and evenings, so bring a jacket. In late April, it can be hot during the daytime.
Table of Contents
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in early April
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in mid-April
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in late April
- What to wear in Japan during spring
- Reference: Current weather and temperature in Kyoto, forecast for the next 7 days
- Monthly weather in Kyoto
- Weather in tourist destinations around Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the cherry blossoms be in bloom in Kyoto City?
In Kyoto City, cherry blossoms bloom until mid-April. However, recently, due to global warming, cherry blossoms are blooming earlier than before; sometimes most of the blossoms have fallen by around April 10. After mid-April, fresh greenery is beautiful.
Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in early April
KYOTO, JAPAN – APRIL 3, 2014: Crowds enjoy the spring cherry blossoms by partaking in seasonal nighttime Hanami festivals in Maruyama Park = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 12.4℃ (54.3°F) 18.1 ℃ (64.6 F) 7.4℃ (45.3°F) |
39.6mm (1.56inch) 0cm (0inch) |
| Miyama | 9.2℃ (48.6°F) 15.8 ℃ (60.4 F) 3.3℃ (37.9°F) |
40.9mm (1.61inch) 0cm (0inch) |
| Maizuru | 10.9℃ (51.6°F) 16.7 ℃ (62.1 F) 5.6℃ (42.1°F) |
38.8mm (1.53inch) 0cm (0inch) |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
>> Click here for a [quick reference] converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in mid-April
KYOTO, JAPAN – APRIL 13, 2016 : Visitors stroll through the beautiful bamboo forest, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 14.5 ℃ (58.1°F) 20.2 ℃ (68.4°F) 9.3 ℃ (48.7°F) |
42.2 mm (1.66inch) 0cm (0inch) |
| Miyama | 11.2℃ (52.2°F) 17.8℃ (57.4°F) 5.0℃ (41.0°F) |
42.0 mm (1.65inch) 0cm (0inch) |
| Maizuru | 12.7℃ (54.9°F) 18.6℃ (65.5°F) 7.4 ℃ (45.3°F) |
41.3 mm (1.63inch) 0cm (0inch) |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in late April
KYOTO, JAPAN – 23 APRIL, 2018: Ladies wearing traditional japanese kimonos walk along the streets of Kyoto, Japan = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 16.2℃ (61.2°F) 21.9℃ (71.4°F) 11.0℃ (51.8°F) |
35.3 mm (1.39inch) 0cm (0inch) |
| Miyama | 13.0℃ (55.4°F) 19.7℃ (67.46°F) 6.8℃ (44.2°F) |
39.0mm (1.54inch) 0cm (0inch) |
| Maizuru | 14.6℃ (58.3°F) 20.5℃ (68.9°F) 9.2℃ (48.6°F) |
36.6mm (1.44inch) 0cm (0inch) |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
What to wear in Japan during spring
Please refer to the following article.
Reference: Current weather and temperature in Kyoto, forecast for the next 7 days
Monthly weather in Kyoto
Below are articles about the weather in Kyoto. Click on the month of interest to see articles about that month.
| January | February | March |
| April | May | June |
| July | August | September |
| October | November | December |
Weather in tourist destinations around Japan
Below are pages showing the climates of various regions in Japan at the same time of the year.
| Tokyo | Osaka | Kyoto |
| Hokkaido | Sendai | Nagano |
| Nagoya | Hiroshima | Fukuoka |
| Okinawa |
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