Weather in Kyoto, Japan in May
In an average May, Kyoto sees a daily high around 21°C and a low around 11°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 21°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°C to 25°C |
| Average low | 11°C |
| Typical low range | 8°C to 15°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
29°C
2014-05-31
Lowest
11°C
1991-05-03
Low
Highest
21°C
2004-05-30
Lowest
1°C
1991-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
32°C
2014-05-31
Lowest
-3°C
1991-05-05
Humidity
Highest
19.2 g/m³
2004-05-30
Lowest
6.0 g/m³
1987-05-04
Wind
Highest
53 km/h
2011-05-30
Lowest
5 km/h
2016-05-28
Precip
Wettest
375 mm
2011
Driest
54 mm
2013
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