Climate · Asia
Kyoto climate, year-round
Japan · Humid subtropical · Updated May 2026
Best months
Mar · Apr · Oct · Nov
Best for: Japan nomads who'll plan their year around cherry blossom and autumn-foliage windows.
Year at a glance
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
4°C
60%
2mm
Feb
5°C
60%
2mm
Mar
9°C
62%
3mm
Apr
14°C
63%
4mm
May
19°C
65%
5mm
Jun
23°C
75%
7mm
Jul
27°C
78%
6mm
Aug
28°C
73%
5mm
Sep
24°C
75%
6mm
Oct
18°C
72%
4mm
Nov
12°C
68%
3mm
Dec
6°C
65%
2mm
Summer peak
28°C
August · 73% humidity
Winter low
4°C
January · 60% humidity
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Moderate summers, Moderate winters
Field notes
Hotter and stickier than Tokyo in summer — Kyoto sits in a basin without sea breeze, and Jul–Aug regularly hits 33–35°C with high humidity. Winters are colder than Tokyo (Jan around 4°C, occasional snow). Cherry blossoms (late March–early April) and autumn foliage (mid-Nov) are the obvious draws.
Visa for nomads
Medium nomad-friendlyPathway
Digital nomad visa
Program
Japan DNV
Typical max stay
6 months
DNV — 6-month single window, ¥10M+ income; no in-country extension.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Cost of living in Kyoto: ~$1,970/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
Cities with a similar climate
Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.