Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Kyōto with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kyōto in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Kyōto with hot temperatures, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 34°C, with nights close to 26°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Kyōto will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 251 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 37% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Kyōto. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kyōto in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
251 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Kyōto?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Kyōto. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Kyōto runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Kyōto in August
With 39°C, Kyōto hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 18°C to a high of 30°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Kyōto
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Kyōto, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Kyōto
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Kyōto, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Kyōto.
Daily UV Index in August in Kyōto
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Kyōto, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Kyōto Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Kyōto, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Kyōto Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Kyōto, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Kyōto
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Average Weather in Kyōto by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kyōto. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
