Weather in Kyoto for May 2027
In general, the average temperature in Kyoto at the beginning of May is 20.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 23.2 °C by the end of May.
The climate of Kyoto in May is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 230.6 mm of precipitation.
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Kyoto Weather May
Temperatures trend during May in Kyoto
May weather in Kyoto day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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| 1 May |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 19° /10° | 9.2 mm | 4 | |
| 2 May |  Light rain | 18° /7° | 3.6 mm | 5 | |
| 3 May | Light rain | 21° /8° | 4.2 mm | 5 | |
| 4 May | Light rain | 23° /10° | 7 mm | 6 | |
| 5 May | Light rain | 22° /11° | 4.4 mm | 6 | |
| 6 May | Light rain | 21° /13° | 6.3 mm | 5 | |
| 7 May |  Heavy rain at times | 20° /12° | 15.6 mm | 5 | |
| 8 May |  Moderate rain | 20° /9° | 11.4 mm | 5 | |
| 9 May | Light rain | 19° /10° | 2.8 mm | 5 | |
| 10 May |  Partly cloudy | 22° /9° | 0.7 mm | 6 | |
| 11 May |  Patchy rain possible | 22° /11° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 12 May | Moderate rain at times | 21° /11° | 6.5 mm | 5 | |
| 13 May | Moderate rain | 21° /12° | 16.1 mm | 5 | |
| 14 May | Light rain | 23° /12° | 5.6 mm | 6 | |
| 15 May | Patchy rain possible | 24° /13° | 2 mm | 6 | |
| 16 May | Patchy rain possible | 23° /14° | 1.2 mm | 6 | |
| 17 May | Light rain | 25° /14° | 8.5 mm | 7 | |
| 18 May |  Sunny | 27° /14° | 0.9 mm | 7 | |
| 19 May | Moderate rain | 23° /14° | 11.6 mm | 6 | |
| 20 May | Light rain | 25° /15° | 9.9 mm | 6 | |
| 21 May | Moderate rain | 23° /15° | 16.9 mm | 6 | |
| 22 May | Light rain | 24° /14° | 5.6 mm | 5 | |
| 23 May |  Overcast | 23° /14° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 24 May | Light rain | 23° /14° | 6.4 mm | 6 | |
| 25 May | Light rain | 23° /13° | 6.1 mm | 6 | |
| 26 May | Patchy rain possible | 24° /13° | 2.1 mm | 6 | |
| 27 May | Moderate rain | 22° /15° | 21.5 mm | 5 | |
| 28 May | Moderate rain | 24° /14° | 17.5 mm | 5 | |
| 29 May | Moderate rain | 24° /14° | 13.2 mm | 6 | |
| 30 May | Moderate rain | 24° /13° | 10 mm | 6 | |
| 31 May | Light rain | 22° /14° | 3 mm | 6 | |
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Kyoto weather in May vs April vs June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 19°/9° | 22°/12° | 26°/17° |
| Rainfall | 169 mm | 231 mm | 268 mm |
| Wind | 15.8 km/h | 13.9 km/h | 12.5 km/h |
| Humidity | 67% | 71% | 77% |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 13 days | 12 days |
| Dry days | 20 days | 18 days | 18 days |
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Kyoto in May - FAQ
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What to pack to Kyoto in May?
Mild & changeable · highs around 22 °C, frequent showers
As you prepare for your trip to Kyoto in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Kyoto, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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