In July, Kyoto Prefecture is as hot as Tokyo and Osaka. Kyoto city is a little hotter than Tokyo and Osaka due to its location in a basin. Until mid-July, there is a month-long rainy season called “TSUYU,” during which the humidity is very high. late July brings the full-blown summer. from late July to The hottest season is from late July to early August.
Compared to Kyoto City, Miyama-cho, located in the mountains, is relatively cool and comfortable. Maizuru City is also slightly cooler than Kyoto City.
Table of Contents
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in early July
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in mid-July
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in late July
- What to wear in Japan during summer
- 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
What should one wear in Kyoto in July?
If you plan to visit Kyoto in July, please bring summer clothes. Especially in Kyoto City, it is very hot, so a hat or parasol is a good idea. Be sure to drink water frequently during your trip to prevent heat stroke.
If you are going to rent and wear a kimono, you may want to reserve a summer kimono called “Yukata”.
Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in early July
Kyoto, Japan – 3 July 2018: Crowd of tourists at Kiyomizu dera temple = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 26.0℃ (78.8°F) 30.5 ℃ (86.9 F) 22.6℃ (72.7°F) |
94.8 mm (3.73 inch) – |
| Miyama | 23.4℃ (74.1°F) 28.3 ℃ (82.9 F) 19.7℃ (67.5°F) |
91.9 mm (3.62 inch) – |
| Maizuru | 24.7℃ (76.46°F) 29.2 ℃ (84.6 F) 21.4℃ (70.5°F) |
79.9 mm (3.15 inch) – |
※ 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-July
KYOTO, JAPAN – JULY 18, 2019: Tourist buying drinks from vending machine after walking in a summer day in Kyoto ,Japan = Shuterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 27.2 ℃ (81.00°F) 31.9 ℃ (89.4°F) 23.6 ℃ (74.5°F) |
84.0 mm (3.31 inch) – |
| Miyama | 24.1℃ (67.5°F) 29.3℃ (84.7°F) 20.4℃ (68.7°F) |
73.9 mm (2.91 inch) – |
| Maizuru | 25.7℃ (78.3°F) 30.4℃ (86.7°F) 22.2 ℃ (72.0°F) |
75.1 mm (2.96 inch) – |
※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 July
Kyoto, Japan – july 29 2017 : the Nishiki market in Kyoto = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 28.5℃ (83.3°F) 33.6℃ (92.5°F) 24.7℃ (76.5°F) |
44.7 mm (1.76 inch) – |
| Miyama | 25.3℃ (77.5°F) 31.1℃ (88.0°F) 21.2℃ (70.16°F) |
41.8 mm (1.65 inch) – |
| Maizuru | 27.2℃ (81.0°F) 32.4℃ (90.3°F) 23.4℃ (74.1°F) |
37.6 mm (1.48 inch) – |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
What to wear in Japan during summer
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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