There's no question that the most appealing seasons in Kyoto are spring and autumn. Summers are too muggy; the surrounding mountains keep the air from moving around, making things stifled and sticky and producing ample rain. Winter is cold but not devastatingly so, and aesthetically speaking it's quite pretty. However, spring cherry blossoms and autumn amber leaves are just too good to miss.
| Month | Temp (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Humidity (%) | Sunshine (hours) |
| Jan | -1 - 9 | 57 | ||
| Feb | -1 - 9 | 69 | ||
| Mar | 2 - 13 | 110 | ||
| Apr | 7 - 19 | 147 | ||
| May | 12 - 24 | 146 | ||
| Jun | 17 - 27 | 232 | ||
| Jul | 22 - 31 | 204 | ||
| Aug | 22 - 33 | 145 | ||
| Sep | 19 - 28 | 204 | ||
| Oct | 11 - 22 | 124 | ||
| Nov | 5 - 17 | 77 | ||
| Dec | 1 - 11 | 54 |