In early February, various parts of Kyoto are at their coldest. Snow will accumulate in northern Kyoto areas such as Miyama and Maizuru. From mid-February onward, however, the temperature gradually rises. By the end of February, you will feel spring approaching.
Table of Contents
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in early February
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in mid-February
- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in late February
- What to wear in Japan during winter
- 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
Does it snow in Kyoto City in February?
No, it rarely snows in Kyoto. However, there are occasional snowfalls. When it does, it is a rare opportunity to enjoy the snowy scenery at tourist spots such as Kinkakuji Temple.
Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in early February
Kyoto, Japan – Nov 4, 2017 : Fushimi Inari shrine in Kyoto = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 4.5℃ (40.1°F) 9.0 ℃ (48.2 F) 1.0℃ (33.8°F) |
15.7mm (0.62inch) 3cm (1.18inch) |
| Miyama | 1.3℃ (34.3°F) 6.0℃ (42.8°F) -2.0℃ (28.4°F) |
40.0mm (1.57inch) 32cm (12.6inch) |
| Maizuru | 3.3℃ (37.9°F) 7.6 ℃ (45.7 F) -0.1℃ (31.8°F) |
50.4mm (1.99inch) 23cm (9.06inch) |
※ 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-February
KYOTO, JAPAN-FEB 09: Kyoto Temple in Heavy Snow, February 9 = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 5.3℃ (40.8°F) 9.9℃ (49.82°F) 1.6 ℃ (34.9°F) |
26.2 mm (1.03inch) 2cm (0.79inch) |
| Miyama | 2.1℃ (35.8°F) 6.8 ℃ (44.2°F) -1.5℃ (29.3°F) |
50.2mm (1.98inch) 24cm (9.45inch) |
| Maizuru | 4.0℃ (39.2°F) 8.3℃ (46.9°F) 0.5 ℃ (32.9°F) |
58.6 mm (2.31inch) 18cm (7.09inch) |
※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 February
Kyoto,Japan February 22,2019 : Kiyomizudera Temple or “Pure Water Temple”.Kiyomizudera Temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites = Shutterstock
| average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Kyoto | 6.6℃ (43.9°F) 11.5℃ (52.7°F) 2.5℃ (36.5°F) |
23.3mm (0.92inch) 1cm (0.39inch) |
| Miyama | 3.2℃ (37.8°F) 8.6℃ (47.5°F) -0.9℃ (30.4°F) |
37.8mm (1.49inch) 18cm (7.09inch) |
| Maizuru | 5.3℃ (41.5°F) 10.0℃ (50°F) 1.3℃ (34.3°F) |
37.6mm (1.48inch) 9cm (3.54inch) |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
What to wear in Japan during winter
For winter clothes, 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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