September is the transition month from summer to autumn. In Kyoto Prefecture, the weather becomes unstable and rainy days increase. The days are still hot until the first half of September. However, from around the 20th, the weather gradually stabilizes and the number of days with calm blue skies increases.
It is typhoons that we must be careful of. The number of typhoons that hit Japan increases the most in September. This means that Kyoto may also be hit by heavy rains and windbreaks, and bullet trains may stop running. Check the weather forecast when traveling to Kyoto.
Table of Contents
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in early September
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in mid-September
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in late September
- What to wear in Japan during September
- 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
Is September a good time to visit Kyoto?
The best time to visit Kyoto is April-May in the spring and October-November in the fall; September is honestly not the best time to visit because it is still too hot and the weather is unstable. However, the number of tourists is relatively small compared to spring and fall, so you can enjoy a smooth tour of the city. Especially after the end of September, it may be a good time to visit because there are fewer hot days and the weather becomes more stable. However, be sure to check typhoon information.
Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in early September
Kyoto,Japan – September 9, 2019 :Yasaka Pagoda at higashiyama district in Kyoto, Japan = September
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 26.3℃ (79.3°F) 31.3 ℃ (88.3 F) 22.6℃ (72.7°F) |
56.1 mm (2.21 inch) – |
| Miyama | 23.1℃ (73.6°F) 28.7 ℃ (83.7 F) 19.1℃ (66.38°F) |
67.7 mm (2.67 inch) – |
| Maizuru | 24.8℃ (76.6°F) 29.5 ℃ (85.1 F) 21.2℃ (70.2°F) |
71.9 mm (2.83 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-September
Kyoto, Japan – 16th September 2019: A tourist take a walk along clean and beautiful river at philosopher walk Japan = September
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 24.7 ℃ (76.5°F) 29.5 ℃ (85.1°F) 20.9 ℃ (69.6°F) |
59.5 mm (2.34 inch) – |
| Miyama | 21.4℃ (70.5°F) 26.9℃ (80.4°F) 17.4℃ (63.3°F) |
65.1 mm (2.56 inch) – |
| Maizuru | 23.1℃ (73.6°F) 27.8℃ (82.0°F) 19.5 ℃ (67.1°F) |
81.3 mm (3.20 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 September
KYOTO, JAPAN – SEPTEMBER 26, 2016: Asian traveller taking photo at red torii gates in Fushimi Inari shrine, landmark of Kyoto, Japan = September
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 22.3℃ (72.1°F) 26.8℃ (80.2°F) 18.6℃ (65.5°F) |
62.9 mm (2.48 inch) – |
| Miyama | 19.0℃ (66.2°F) 24.3℃ (75.7°F) 15.0℃ (59.0°F) |
69.6 mm (2.74 inch) – |
| Maizuru | 20.8℃ (69.4°F) 25.3℃ (77.5°F) 17.3℃ (63.1°F) |
85.1 mm (3.35 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 September
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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