In August, Kyoto Prefecture is at its hottest, with maximum temperatures across the board exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. Kyoto City in particular, located in a basin, is very hot. Due to global warming, the temperature has recently exceeded 35 degrees Celsius on some days, so be sure to stay hydrated. Miyama-cho and Maizuru City are slightly cooler than Kyoto City.
In August, the Japanese archipelago is sometimes hit by typhoons. Shinkansen trains may be stopped, so please take care to gather information.
Table of Contents
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in early August
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in mid-August
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in late August
- 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 August?
If you plan to visit Kyoto in August, 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 August
Kyoto, Japan, 4 August 2020: Tranquil walkway at Kinkaku-ji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion), morning view of the Golden Pavilion “Kinkakuji” = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 29.2℃ (84.6°F) 34.4 ℃ (93.9 F) 25.3℃ (77.54°F) |
41.0 mm (4.17 inch) – |
| Miyama | 25.9℃ (78.6°F) 32.0 ℃ (89.6 F) 21.5℃ (70.7°F) |
41.2 mm (1.62 inch) – |
| Maizuru | 27.9℃ (82.2°F) 33.4 ℃ (92.1 F) 23.9℃ (75.0°F) |
35.8 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-August
Kyoto, Japan – august 8 2017 : the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 28.7 ℃ (83.7°F) 33.9 ℃ (93.0°F) 24.9 ℃ (76.8°F) |
56.9 mm (2.24 inch) – |
| Miyama | 25.4℃ (77.7°F) 31.4℃ (88.5°F) 21.2℃ (70.2°F) |
45.3 mm (1.78 inch) – |
| Maizuru | 27.3℃ (81.1°F) 32.5℃ (90.5°F) 23.5 ℃ (74.3°F) |
48.0 mm (1.89 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 August
Kyoto, Japan – august 22 2019: Two girs holding hands an crossing the Ōi River by the Arashiyama = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 27.8℃ (82.0°F) 32.9℃ (91.2°F) 24.0℃ (75.2°F) |
55.9 mm (2.20 inch) – |
| Miyama | 24.4℃ (75.9°F) 30.4℃ (86.7°F) 20.2℃ (68.4°F) |
62.3 mm (1.78 inch) – |
| Maizuru | 26.3℃ (79.3°F) 31.5℃ (88.7°F) 22.5℃ (72.5°F) |
65.8 mm (2.59 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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