In May, it is warm everywhere in Kyoto Prefecture. On sunny days, it can be as if it is summer. Spring flowers bloom and trees become greener. After the middle of the month, it starts to rain a little more. Compared to Kyoto City, the Sea of Japan side of the city, such as Maizuru City, is slightly cooler, and Miyama Town in the mountains is even cooler.
Table of Contents
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in early May
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in mid-May
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in late May
- 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
What should one wear in Kyoto in May?
In May, more and more people in Kyoto Prefecture are wearing short-sleeved shirts. However, it is still cool in the mornings and evenings, and some days are cold, so long-sleeved clothing is necessary. Especially in Miyama-cho, there are still many cold days. Please be careful.
Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in early May
Kyoto, MAY 1 2011 – Overcast view of the famous Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 18.4℃ (65.1°F) 24.1 ℃ (71.42 F) 13.3℃ (55.9°F) |
38.8 mm (1.53 inch) – |
| Miyama | 15.2℃ (59.4°F) 21.9 ℃ (60.4 F) 9.2℃ (48.6°F) |
40.9 mm (1.61 inch) – |
| Maizuru | 16.7℃ (62.1°F) 22.6 ℃ (72.7 F) 11.5℃ (52.7°F) |
37.9 mm (1.49 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-May
KYOTO, JAPAN – May 18, 2021: A young Japanese girl posing in between wooden pillars of Nanzenji Temple in Japan = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 19.1 ℃ (66.4°F) 24.7 ℃ (76.5°F) 14.1 ℃ (57.4°F) |
62.2 mm (2.45 inch) – |
| Miyama | 15.9℃ (60.6°F) 22.4℃ (72.3°F) 10.1℃ (50.2°F) |
60.2 mm (2.37 inch) – |
| Maizuru | 17.4℃ (63.3°F) 23.2℃ (73.8°F) 12.4 ℃ (54.3°F) |
54.5 mm (2.15 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 May
Kyoto, Japan – May 27, 2019: A group of tourists with a guide visits the famous Yasaka Shrine, a historic Shinto Shrine in the city = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 20.9℃ (69.6°F) 26.5℃ (79.7°F) 16.0℃ (60.8°F) |
50.4 mm (1.98 inch) – |
| Miyama | 17.5℃ (63.5°F) 24.2℃ (75.6°F) 11.8℃ (53.2°F) |
48.6 mm (1.91 inch) – |
| Maizuru | 19.0℃ (66.2°F) 24.9℃ (76.8°F) 14.1℃ (57.4°F) |
50.4 mm (1.98 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 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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