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
- 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
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.
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 |
