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Get the monthly weather forecast for Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
Winter sets in in December, but the skies are often clear. The temps vary from cool to cold in the day, with cold temps in the evening. If you have an aversion to crowds, this is a good time to visit, but keep in mind that things shut down from December 29th until January 3rd.
Check accurate weather in December in Kyoto. Expect Kyoto December temperature around 11°C (52°F). Read clothing tips & recommended activities.
Winter: Temperatures and Clothes to Wear in Kyoto in December, January, and February. As winter begins, the cold will really begin to set in, with an average temperature of around 7℃ (around 45 F) in December, and an average temperature of around 5℃ (around 41 F) in January and February.
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- Weather in Kyoto (Kyoto City, Miyama Town, Maizuru City) in Early December
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Can I see autumn leaves in December?
In early December, you can see the autumn leaves in Kyoto Prefecture. Especially in Kyoto City, you can enjoy the autumn foliage at many temples and other places.
Do you have any recommendations for sightseeing in Kyoto after mid-December?
Every year in mid-December, a big illuminations festival called “Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatoro” is held in Arashiyama. After mid-December, the autumn leaves are no longer visible in Kyoto City, but this event is sure to be a wonderful memory.
When does it start snowing in Kyoto?
In the center of Kyoto City, there is almost no snow in December. In Miyama Town, north of Kyoto City, and Maizuru City on the Sea of Japan side, there is some snowfall from early December. However, even in Miyama and Maizuru, snow does not begin to fall in earnest until January.
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency >> Click here for a [quick reference]converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
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Jun 16, 2017 · December Weather in Kyoto Japan. Daily high temperatures decrease by 7°F, from 55°F to 47°F, rarely falling below 41°F or exceeding 62°F. Daily low temperatures decrease by 6°F, from 40°F to 35°F, rarely falling below 29°F or exceeding 48°F.
Jan 31, 2024 · December in Kyoto marks the onset of winter. The high temperature dwindles down to 8.4°C (47.1°F) while the low hovers around 2.2°C (36°F). The month witnesses a revival of snowfall, with a total of 38mm (1.5") distributed over 4.4 days, reintroducing the city to its wintry whites.
